Job prospects Air Duct Cleaning Technician in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Specialized cleaners" in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Specialized cleaners in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Specialized cleaners (NOC 65311) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Specialized cleaners in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Specialized cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Specialized cleaners across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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