Nursery and greenhouse labourers in Kootenay

The employment outlook will be Moderate for nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 53%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 30%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%