Job prospects Labourer, Sod Laying in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 290 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): 27%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology