Job prospects Forest Assistant Nursery in the Annapolis Valley Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Nursery and greenhouse workers in the Annapolis Valley Region. There were far 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 Nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 35%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 27%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology