Job prospects Landscape Architectural Technician in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

• An increase in non-residential and residential construction projects will support landscaping services in the long-term. 
• However, the risk of prolonged water restrictions due to droughts may impact some employment opportunities. 

Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,300 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): 51%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology