2152-NOC

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers

(NOC 85121)
Annual Earnings
$41,712
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
No Formal Education
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
5,340

Career Overview

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers assist with constructing landscapes and related structures.

The work of landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers includes maintaining:

  • Lawns
  • Gardens
  • Athletic fields
  • Golf courses
  • Cemeteries
  • Parks
  • Landscaped interiors

People in this occupational group work for landscaping and lawn care companies, golf courses, cemeteries, as well as the landscaping operations of public works departments and private organizations.

Duties

Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Spread top soil; lay sod; plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees; and perform other duties to help with the construction of a landscape and related structures
  • Cut, rake, fertilize and water lawns; weed gardens; prune shrubs and trees; and perform other maintenance duties as directed by supervisor
  • Maintain lawns and grass along roadsides
  • Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, snowblowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment
  • Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease
  • Do other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$41,712

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$29.50/hr
Median$20.00/hr
Low$16.75/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

18,285

% Employed Full Time

25%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupational group:

  • Work takes place outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Workers may be exposed to chemicals such as pesticides
  • Working with machinery and power tools can be a source of injury

 

Career Pathways

Progression to technical or supervisory occupations in landscaping and horticulture is possible with additional training or experience.

Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Bulb planter - landscaping
Cemetery labourer
Gardening helper
Golf course worker
Grass cutter
Grounds maintenance worker
Landscape labourer
Park maintenance labourer
Park maintenance worker
Sod layer
Transplanter - landscape maintenance

Education, Training and Skills

  • Some secondary school education may be required
  • A provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides may be required

 

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Skills

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Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

53%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

47%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

47%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

43%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

43%
Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

43%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

40%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

37%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

37%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

37%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

18,285
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 410 2.2%
Kootenay 815 4.5%
Mainland/Southwest 9,115 49.9%
North Coast and Nechako 325 1.8%
Northeast 210 1.1%
Thompson-Okanagan 2,905 15.9%
Vancouver Island/Coast 4,505 24.6%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

5,340
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 100 0.1%
Kootenay 210 1.1%
Mainland/Southwest 2,280 0.6%
North Coast and Nechako 50 -0.4%
Northeast 50 0.5%
Thompson-Okanagan 840 1.1%
Vancouver Island/Coast 1,800 1.7%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Business, Building And Other Support Services3,000
Information, Culture And Recreation930
Public Administration500
Educational Services160
Repair, Personal And Non-Profit Services130
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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