Job prospects Environmental Service Worker (ESW) - Hospital in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Light duty cleaners in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson - Okanagan 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 3,280 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 38%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 18%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology