Job prospects Housekeeper in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 30%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology