Job prospects Forest Assistant Nursery in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Nursery and greenhouse workers" in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House 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 shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Nursery and greenhouse workers in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 93%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology