Job prospects Environmental Service Worker (ESW) - Hospital in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Light duty cleaners 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 1,150 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 15%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology