Job prospects Christmas Tree Shearer in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Nursery and greenhouse workers" in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Nursery and greenhouse workers in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many 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 Nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Nursery and greenhouse workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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