Job prospects Agriculturist in the Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in the Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists (NOC 21112) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 36%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 19%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 18%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

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