Job prospects Animal Care Worker (except Farm) in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 69%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology