Job prospects Animal Care Worker (except Farm) in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Winnipeg Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
• Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 68%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology