Job prospects Commercial Laundry Appliance Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Appliance servicers and repairers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Appliance servicers and repairers (NOC 72421) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Appliance servicers and repairers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Appliance servicers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 53%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology