Job prospects Animal Groomer (except Horses) near Toronto (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pet groomers and animal care workers" near Toronto (ON) 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers near Toronto (ON). 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 4,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 63%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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