Job prospects Worker, Plant Care in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Kootenay Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 35%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 30%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology