Job prospects Labourer, Grounds Maintenance in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 limited for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 490 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): 44%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 24%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology