Job prospects Forest Nursery Labourer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Nursery and greenhouse workers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
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 Nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 74%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology