Job prospects Heavy-duty Cleaner near Port Hawkesbury (NS)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents near Port Hawkesbury (NS). 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 Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 47%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology