Job prospects Landscape Designer near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists near Vancouver (BC). 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several 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 1,600 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): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology