Job prospects Clean-up Crew Worker in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Light duty cleaners in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were far 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 Vancouver Island and Coast 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 4,820 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 31%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 19%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology