Job prospects Flatwork Finisher - Laundry And Dry Cleaning in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in the Avalon Peninsula Region. There were 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 good for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 10%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology