Job prospects Building Operator - Maintenance in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 16%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology