Job prospects Arborist in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (NOC 22114) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.

Here are some key facts about Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 710 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): 54%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 23%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology