Job prospects Pest Control Technician in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pest controllers and fumigators" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Pest controllers and fumigators in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Pest controllers and fumigators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pest controllers and fumigators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 93%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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