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Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers  (NOC 8253)
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Farm supervisors supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers and perform general farm duties. Specialized livestock workers carry out feeding, health and breeding programs on dairy, beef, sheep, poultry and hog farms and may also supervise general farm workers and harvesting labourers.

cattle herdsperson, dairy herdsperson, farm foreman/woman, farm supervisor, feedlot foreman/woman, hog operation supervisor, horse trainer, poultry farm foreman/woman, ranch foreman/woman, swine herdsperson, vegetable farm foreman/woman.

Farm supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
  • Supervise breeding programs and harvest operations
  • Develop work schedules and establish procedures
  • Maintain quality control and production records
  • Perform general farm duties.

Farm supervisors may specialize in dairy, poultry, swine, beef, sheep, fruit, vegetable, mixed, specialty and equine farms.

Specialized livestock workers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Formulate a feeding program
  • Maintain livestock performance records
  • Carry out a pasture or pen breeding program
  • Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
  • Train horses
  • Perform general farm duties
  • May supervise general farm workers and harvesting labourers.

Specialized livestock workers usually specialize in one type of farm animal, such as beef cattle, dairy cattle or swine.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bonaventure, Cap-Chat, Chandler, Gaspé, Grande-Rivière, Murdochville, New Richmond, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

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Outlook & Prospects for Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers in Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers in Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region <Not assigned> 2010-12-31

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the local area with few and infrequent job opportunities.

Local Labour Market News

Week of Apr 29 – May 03, 2013

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