Job prospects Laundry Machine Operator in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in the Estrie Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) in the Estrie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
  • Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology