Job prospects Office Cleaner in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Light duty cleaners in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The increase in employment will come from the significant increase in health measures in public, private and commercial buildings, but particularly in healthcare facilities where hygiene standards have become more numerous and rigorous.

Investments in healthcare facilities and residences positively influence the outlook for this occupation.

The demographic factor is also driving this profession. In addition, the expansion of residential services and the aging of the population are leading to an increased demand for home maintenance and cleaning services.

Employee turnover due to atypical working conditions is creating additional job opportunities for less experienced workers.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is very good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 2,070 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 27%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 18%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology