Job prospects Custodian in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 moderate for Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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.

The employment level in this occupation depends primarily on the demand for janitorial services linked to the size of real estate. It also depends on the organization of work and the increasing complexity of some cleaning jobs, which require more specialized staff.

The pandemic increased demand for cleaning services in educational and health care institutions.

However, the anticipated slowdown in construction over the medium term could limit job opportunities for these workers.

Employee turnover is creating additional job opportunities for less experienced workers.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be good and limited in nine regions.

Here are some key facts about Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 37%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology