Job prospects Handyman/woman in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Cape Breton 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 Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 420 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): 18%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology