Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Good for landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Cape Breton 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.
• There are a small number of 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 480 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): 45%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 30%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%