Job outlooks for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
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Occupation
landscape gardener (22114)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Prince Edward IslandUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Nova ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Building services (NAICS 5617): 50%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 21%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 84% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 37% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 63% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 28% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 69% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 31% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 140 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): 46%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 34%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 78%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 22%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 190 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): 50%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 70 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): 53%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 37%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Southern region:
- Approximately 90 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): 56%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
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New BrunswickUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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QuebecLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Quebec:
- Approximately 3,900 people work in this occupation.
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 38%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 14%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 9%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 85% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 31% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 69% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 21% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 52% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 48% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 190 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): 38%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 16%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 450 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): 41%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 250 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): 48%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 320 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): 50%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 11%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Estrie 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.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 390 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): 55%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Lanaudière 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.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 390 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): 37%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 20%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Laurentides 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.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 630 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): 50%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 12%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 2,510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 36%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 2,510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 41%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 16%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 220 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): 56%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 170 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): 46%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 17%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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OntarioLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in Ontario 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Majority employed by companies that provide landscaping and maintenance services to buildings and residences
- Amusement and recreational facilities, including golf courses
- Public administration, especially local and municipal governments
- Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture production
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Although healthy levels of residential and non-residential construction should add to the stock of facilities that require landscaping services, job prospects may be impacted by weaker consumer demand and increased competition in the industry
- Some workers in this occupational group will benefit from the province's large base of horticulture operations, especially in the production of flowers
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- In addition to other formal education, three voluntary skilled trade certifications are available for this occupation: Arborist, Horticultural Technician, and Utility Arborist
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- There is a fair amount of opportunity for self-employment
- This is a seasonal occupation with better job prospects during the spring to summer months.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Ontario:
- Approximately 6,200 people work in this occupation.
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 52%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 13%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 48% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 52% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 27% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,600 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): 55%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 340 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): 67%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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): 56%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the London region:
- Approximately 600 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): 56%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 570 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): 59%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 320 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): 48%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 16%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Ottawa 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 850 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): 56%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 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.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 370 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): 65%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 53%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 430 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): 48%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
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ManitobaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Manitoba:
- Approximately 650 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): 45%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 15%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 47% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 28% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 75% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 25% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Winnipeg 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 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 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): 46%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
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SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 450 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): 48%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 22%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 85% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 53% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 25% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 70% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 30% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 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.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 230 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): 45%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 22%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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AlbertaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in Alberta 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 Alberta:
- Approximately 2,900 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): 45%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 82% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 46% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 54% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 26% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 68% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 32% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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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%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Edmonton 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 Edmonton region:
- Approximately 970 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): 49%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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British ColumbiaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in British Columbia 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 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 landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in British Columbia:
- Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 50%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 82% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 54% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 32% of landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 69% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 31% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 250 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): 54%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 23%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,420 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): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 710 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): 54%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 22%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 1,390 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%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
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Yukon TerritoryUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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NunavutUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Related links
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