Job prospects Gardening Helper in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Cape Breton 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 Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new 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.
• 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 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 480 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): 31%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology