Job prospects Landscaping Contractor in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services in the Calgary 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 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (NOC 82031) in the Calgary 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 a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 77%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology