Job prospects Custodian in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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.

• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners are employed in a variety of industries but are most common in hotels and motels, hospitals, nursing homes, and cleaning service providers.
• Workers in this occupation are often required to stand for long periods of time and must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 54%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology