Job prospects Dog Groomer near Kitchener (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers near Kitchener (ON). 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
• Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 67%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology