Job prospects Handyman/woman in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) 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.
• 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology