Job prospects Building Operator - Maintenance in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the South Central 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 good for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 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 South Central region:

• Approximately 400 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): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology