Job prospects Sod Layer in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 210 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): 38%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 37%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology