Job prospects Gardener in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new 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.

Here are some key facts about Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
• Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 53%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology