Job prospects Animal Groomer (except Horses) near Sherbrooke (QC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers near Sherbrooke (QC). 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 49%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology