Job prospects Cleaning Man/woman in the Southern Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Light duty cleaners" in the Southern Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Light duty cleaners in the Southern Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Southern 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
  • Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 33%
    • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
    • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Light duty cleaners across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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