Job prospects Lawn Care Worker in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 moderate for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 620 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): 48%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 22%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology