Job prospects Maintenance Person - Building in the Northwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Northwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Northwest 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.

Here are some key facts about General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology