Job prospects Apartment Building Caretaker in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Northeast 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 good for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Northeast 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 38%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology