Job prospects Greenhouse Labourer in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Nursery and greenhouse workers in the Red Deer Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology