Job prospects Tank Car Cleaner in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Specialized cleaners in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 moderate for Specialized cleaners (NOC 65311) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Specialized cleaners in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Specialized cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology