Job prospects Custodian in the Northwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Northwest 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 moderate for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 1,320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 30%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology