Job prospects Superintendant, Live-in in the Capitale-Nationale Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Capitale-Nationale 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 moderate for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The employment level in this occupation primarily depends on the demand for cleaning services, which is linked to changes in the number of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. It also depends on work organization and the growing complexity of certain cleaning tasks that require more specialized personnel.

Recently, demand for this occupation has been boosted by the significant increase in hygiene measures, which has led to a rise in the need for cleaning services, particularly in educational and healthcare facilities. As these changes are now well established, it will mainly be the maintenance of high standards that will support these jobs.

Staff turnover creates additional employment opportunities for less experienced individuals.

While the outlook is moderate at the provincial level, employment prospects for this occupation will be very limited in two regions.

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

• Approximately 1,160 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): 36%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 23%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology