Job prospects Forest Nursery Labourer in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Nursery and greenhouse workers" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Nursery and greenhouse workers in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of 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 Nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 57%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Nursery and greenhouse workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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