Job prospects Lawn Mower in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. 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 good for Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (NOC 85121) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 6,910 people work in this occupation.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 65%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology