Job prospects Machine Operator, Laundry And Dry Cleaning in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 very good for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 62%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology