Job prospects Animal Care Worker (except Farm) in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pet groomers and animal care workers" in the Fredericton–Oromocto or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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