Job prospects Dog Handler in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Estrie 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 49%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology