Job prospects Handyman/woman in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. 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 General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,520 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): 24%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology