Job prospects Golf Course Worker in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Southern 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 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.
• 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.

Here are some key facts about Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Southern region:

• Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 52%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 23%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology