Job prospects Nursery Labourer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Nursery and greenhouse workers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Nursery and greenhouse workers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 2,640 people work in this occupation.
Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 77%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology