Job prospects Harvest Hand near Longueuil (QC)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Harvesting labourers near Longueuil (QC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for harvesting labourers (NOC 85101) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

As activity becomes more concentrated on large farms, productivity gains from investments in machinery and equipment have reduced the demand for agricultural labour.

However, some tasks remain difficult to mechanize, and the industry relies on these labourers to perform manual work. Recruitment remains challenging due to difficult working conditions, and the industry must often resort to temporary foreign workers to fill available positions.

Nevertheless, the increased interest in buying local products and eating a more diverse diet is encouraging the development of niche products by small, local businesses, which could create additional employment opportunities in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about harvesting labourers in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 1,960 people work in this occupation.
• Harvesting labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology