Job prospects Building Cleaner in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 14,560 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 45%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology