Job prospects Housekeeper in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Northeast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Northeast 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 Northeast region:

• Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 25%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology