Job prospects Helper, Laundry in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in the Halifax Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 40%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 19%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 18%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology