Job prospects Housekeeper in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 14,560 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 45%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology