Job prospects Horticulturist in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 52%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology