Job prospects Light Duty Cleaner in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2019-2021), the labour market was balanced for Light duty cleaners in the Southern 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 moderate for Light duty cleaners (NOC 6731) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 15%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology