Job prospects Building Handyperson near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents near Saanich (BC). 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 moderate for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 2,350 people work in this occupation.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology