Job prospects Worker, Plant Care in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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.

Here are some key facts about Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 43%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 32%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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