Job prospects Apartment Building Caretaker in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 8,900 people work in this occupation.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 37%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 31%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology