Job prospects Exterminator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pest controllers and fumigators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Pest controllers and fumigators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pest controllers and fumigators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology