Job prospects Custodian in the Montréal Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Montréal 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 Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

The employment level in this occupation depends primarily on the demand for janitorial services linked to the size of real estate. It also depends on the organization of work and the increasing complexity of some cleaning jobs, which require more specialized staff.

The pandemic increased demand for cleaning services in educational and health care institutions.

However, the anticipated slowdown in construction over the medium term could limit job opportunities for these workers.

Employee turnover is creating additional job opportunities for less experienced workers.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be good and limited in nine regions.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

• Approximately 8,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology