Job prospects Building Operator - Maintenance near Halifax (NS)

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 620 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): 36%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology