Job prospects Building Handyman/woman in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 good for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 3,130 people work in this occupation.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology