Job prospects Heavy-duty Cleaner in the Côte-Nord Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Côte-Nord 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 limited for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The employment level in this occupation depends primarily on the demand for janitorial services linked to the size of real estate. It also depends on the organization of work and the increasing complexity of some cleaning jobs, which require more specialized staff.

The pandemic increased demand for cleaning services in educational and health care institutions.

However, the anticipated slowdown in construction over the medium term could limit job opportunities for these workers.

Employee turnover is creating additional job opportunities for less experienced workers.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be good and limited in nine regions.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 1,420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 27%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology