Job prospects Landscape Gardener near Edmonton (AB)

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists near Edmonton (AB) over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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.

Employment in agriculture has been steadily declining since 2013, decreasing by 44% from 2013 to 2022. In the short term, labour shortages due to an ageing workforce may temper the long term prospects.

Here are some key facts about Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 50%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology