Job prospects Building Handyman/woman near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents near Vancouver (BC). 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 General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 6,030 people work in this occupation.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 18%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology