Job prospects Gardening Helper in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 3,530 people work in this occupation.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 54%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology