Job prospects Building Handyman/woman in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology