Job prospects Live-in Housekeeper in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 good for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) 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.

• Light duty cleaners are employed in a variety of industries but are most common in hotels and motels, hospitals, nursing homes, and cleaning service providers.
• Light duty cleaners are often required to stand for long periods of time and must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Certification may be required by some employers.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 25%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 24%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology