Job prospects Handyman/woman in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Southern 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for general building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Southern region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 12%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology