Harvesting labourers

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Very good for harvesting labourers (NOC 85101) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Harvesting labourers is a seasonal, physically demanding occupation with low entry requirements. Therefore, high employee turnover will be a major source of future job openings. The supply of labourers has decreased over the years and employers continue to have trouble finding workers during peak periods.Harvesting labourers’ roles may vary, depending on the type of farm, and certain types of activities are concentrated in certain parts of the province. For instance, potato farming is concentrated in the centre of the province, while the majority of blueberry production takes place in the province’s Northeast.Candidates may be expected to work outdoors, under a variety of weather conditions.Here are some key facts about harvesting labourers in New Brunswick: Approximately 800 people work in this occupation. Harvesting labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 76% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 24% compared to 16% for all occupations21% of harvesting labourers work all year, while 79% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of harvesting labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 68% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 32% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 37% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Very good for harvesting labourers (NOC 85101) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.Harvesting labourers is a seasonal, physically demanding occupation with low entry requirements. Therefore, high employee turnover will be a major source of future job openings. Employers rely on the Temporary Foreign Worker program to fill temporary jobs/vacancies in this occupation when qualified Canadian labour is not available.The supply of labourers has decreased on the Island over the years and employers continue to experience difficulty finding workers during peak periods. The trend towards more specialized farms is affecting the demand for harvesting labourers in the province. The increased use of advanced farming technology, such as farms with renewable energy-producing systems, will continue to create a need for those with higher skills and knowledge levels.Here are some key facts about harvesting labourers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Harvesting labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations25% of harvesting labourers work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 71% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 35% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Very good for harvesting labourers (NOC 85101) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.The cultivation of labour-intensive crops continues to generate a large number of temporary positions during the growing season each year. Jobs are often seasonal, short-term, physically demanding and may require working long hours. Opportunities are more common in rural areas of the province.Here are some key facts about harvesting labourers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Harvesting labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 67% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 33% compared to 18% for all occupations21% of harvesting labourers work all year, while 79% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of harvesting labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 62% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 38% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 34% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations