Job prospects Nursery Labourer near Edmonton (AB)

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

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

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 57%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology