Job prospects Agronomist in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Occupations in agriculture continue to be in demand due to difficulties with recruitment and retention in the sector.
  • Employment in agriculture has been on the decline since 2013, decreasing by 32% from 2013 to 2023.
  • Extreme weather events pose a risk to employment in agriculture, as farm operations may experience damages to their crops more frequently. 
  • Compared to other regions in the province, workers in this occupation are more likely to find employment opportunities within this region. This is especially true given the region's agriculture sector, which plays a key role in supporting a variety of local food production operations.

Here are some key facts about Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 17%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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