Job prospects Custodian in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 good for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Edmundston - Woodstock 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 several 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 Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 42%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 23%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology