Job prospects Sod Layer in the Parklands Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Parklands Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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 Parklands region:

• Approximately 390 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): 34%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 24%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology