Job prospects House Cleaner in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Light duty cleaners in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

The increase in employment will come from the significant increase in health measures in public, private and commercial buildings, but particularly in healthcare facilities where hygiene standards have become more numerous and rigorous.

Investments in healthcare facilities and residences positively influence the outlook for this occupation.

The demographic factor is also driving this profession. In addition, the expansion of residential services and the aging of the population are leading to an increased demand for home maintenance and cleaning services.

Employee turnover due to atypical working conditions is creating additional job opportunities for less experienced workers.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is very good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 1,220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 18%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology