Job prospects Building Handyman/woman in the Southeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Southeast Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Southeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Southeast region:

• Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• 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): 28%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology