Job prospects Apartment Building Concierge in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Cape Breton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 47%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology