Job prospects Laundry Worker in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 470 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): 43%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 32%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology