Job prospects Horticultural Technician in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists in the Estrie 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 Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Estrie region:

• Approximately 390 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): 48%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 24%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology