Job prospects Crop Specialist in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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 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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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%

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