Managers in horticulture

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in horticulture (NOC 80021) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about managers in horticulture in Saskatchewan: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Managers in horticulture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations68% of managers in horticulture work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.70% of managers in horticulture are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 45% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 55% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in horticulture (NOC 80021) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.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 managers in horticulture in Alberta: Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Managers in horticulture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations63% of managers in horticulture work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.69% of managers in horticulture are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 54% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 46% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in horticulture (NOC 80021) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The agricultural sector in British Columbia is focused on horticulture, and as a result most employment is seasonal.  Climate events can disrupt production cycles and impact employment opportunities.  Investments in mechanization and automation, alongside workforce training, could mitigate labour shortages and improve productivity in the agricultural sector.Here are some key facts about managers in horticulture in British Columbia: Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Managers in horticulture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 86% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 75% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations63% of managers in horticulture work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.70% of managers in horticulture are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 45% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations