Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Calgary

The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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.

• An increase in non-residential and residential construction projects will support landscaping services in the long-term. 
• However, the risk of prolonged water restrictions due to droughts may impact some employment opportunities. 

Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,300 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): 51%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%