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Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers  (NOC 8255)
Cape Breton Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service departments and establishments.

grounds maintenance contractor, grounds maintenance manager, interior plantscaping contractor, landscape service contractor, landscaping contractor, landscaping manager, lawn care manager, lawn maintenance contractor, tree service contractor.

Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service establishments
  • Tender bids on contracts for landscaping and grounds maintenance work
  • Plan and estimate the materials and labour requirements for individual contracts
  • Organize and direct the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls
  • Hire and supervise staff
  • Maintain financial and personnel records.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sydney, Port Hawkesbury, Belgiumtown, Bras d'Or, Bridgeport, Caledonia, Centreville Reserve Mines, Dominion, East Slope, Florence, Gannon Road, Glace Bay, Havenside, Hub, Kaneville, Little Bras d'Or, Louisbourg, McKays Corner, McLeods Crossing, Morien Hill, New Aberdeen, New Victoria, New Waterford, North Sydney, Passchendaele, Reserve Mines, Reserve Rows, River Ryan, Scotchtown, Steeles Hill, Sterling, Sydney Mines, Table Head, Tomkinsville

View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Outlook & Prospects for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers in Cape Breton Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within Nova Scotia.

Table on the employment potential for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers in Cape Breton Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Annapolis Valley Region Fair 2011-06-21
Cape Breton Region Fair 2011-05-16
Halifax Region Fair 2011-06-03
North Shore Region Fair 2011-06-21
Southern Region Fair 2011-09-12

Labour Market Bulletins

An analysis of the local labour market and an assessment of local employment-related events.

Provincial / Territorial Labour Market News

Week of Feb 11 – Feb 15, 2013

Week of Jan 28 – Feb 01, 2013

Week of Dec 17 – Dec 21, 2012

Week of Dec 10 – Dec 14, 2012

Please consult the Cape Breton Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.