Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in Parklands

The employment outlook will be Limited for landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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): 36%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%