Job prospects Labourer, Grounds Maintenance in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the South Central Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the South Central region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 41%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 30%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology