Job prospects Live-in Housekeeper in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 moderate for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 3,280 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 38%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 18%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology