Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (NOC 82031) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• 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 contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 72%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 5%