Job prospects Handyman/woman in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology