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General Farm Workers (NOC 8431)DescriptionGeneral farm workers plant, cultivate and harvest crops, raise livestock and poultry and maintain and repair farm equipment and buildings. This group includes operators of farm machinery. General farm workers are employed on crop, livestock, fruit, vegetable and specialty farms. Example Titles
Classified Elsewhere
DutiesGeneral farm workers perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsFarm workers need the following skills and abilities:
Employment Requirements
Terms & ConditionsGeneral farm workers work in a variety of environments: inside farm buildings, outside, or in the cabs of farm equipment. These spaces can have noise, vibrations, odours and non-toxic dust. Hazards of the job include dangerous chemicals, biological agents and equipment, machinery and tools. Hours of work are normally 40 to 45 hours a week and may be much longer. Hours of work and type of work done can be affected by the weather. Many workers are seasonal and may work long hours and weekends to ensure the work is done within the required time frames. The majority (71%) of farm workers work full time. They may work seasonally on crop farms. Approximately 60% of general farm workers are employees and 40% are self employed. Earnings$21,600 per annum - starting $27,500 per annum - average $38,400 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
Career PathsFarm workers usually begin as helpers gaining practical experience with animals or farm machinery. Workers may specialize in specific crop (e.g., grain, vegetable) or livestock production (e.g., horses, hogs, cattle, dairy, poultry). Because of the wide variety of technical skills needed, experienced farm workers may find jobs such as mechanics, truck drivers, heavy equipment operators or carpenters. Experienced farm workers may progress to supervisors, foremen or farm business managers. Additional training and education may be required. OutlookEmployment prospects for general farm workers in the 2010 - 2014 period are expected to be good. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 9,185. The population drift from rural to urban areas of the province has reduced the pool of available labour for farm work. While farm operations have become more mechanized and more efficient, and therefore able to operate with fewer workers, there are still opportunities available. The Manitoba hog industry has faced many challenges and it is expected that some operators will reduce stock inventories and close barns. This will adversely affect the opportunities for farm workers in these operations in the first part of the outlook period. A proportionally larger number of jobs are located in southern regions of Manitoba. General farm workers work in the Farms sector (93%). Employment by Age Group
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Employment by Aboriginal Self-Identification
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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