Job prospects Horticulturist in the Montérégie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Montérégie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 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.
• 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 1,350 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): 15%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 15%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology