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Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers  (NOC 8253)
Fredericton--Oromocto
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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.

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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

Fredericton, Nackawic, Oromocto

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Outlook & Prospects for Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers in Fredericton--Oromocto

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 Fredericton--Oromocto as well as in the rest of the New Brunswick.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Fredericton--Oromocto <Not assigned> 2012-06-13

According to the most recent (2006) Census, this is a small occupational group with a labour force of 30, and an unemployment rate (0%) that is below the average (8%) for all occupations in the area. Also, the average age of Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers is 41, which is above the average age (40) of all occupations.

According to the most recent Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) Forecast, the average annual employment growth rate for this occupation is above the average for all occupations in New Brunswick. Many of the jobs in this occupation can be found in the Agriculture industry.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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