Job prospects Housekeeper in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 34%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 22%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology