Job prospects Office Cleaner in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Light duty cleaners" in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Light duty cleaners in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Light duty cleaners are employed in a variety of industries but are most common in hotels and motels, hospitals, nursing homes, and cleaning service providers.
  • Light duty cleaners are often required to stand for long periods of time and must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
  • Certification may be required by some employers.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 25%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 24%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
    • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Light duty cleaners across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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