Job prospects School Janitor in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 1,350 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): 48%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology