Job prospects Lawn Care Specialist near Kitchener (ON)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists near Kitchener (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,380 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): 52%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology