Job prospects Housekeeping Attendant in the Ottawa Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Light duty cleaners" in the Ottawa Region 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 Light duty cleaners in the Ottawa Region. 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 7,980 people work in this occupation.
  • Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 47%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Light duty cleaners across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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