Job prospects Apartment Building Maintenance Worker in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Kootenay Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Kootenay 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology