Job prospects Industrial Cleaner in the Southeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents" in the Southeast 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 surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Southeast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Southeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 59%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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