Job prospects Dog Groomer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 good for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
• Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 67%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology