Job prospects Apartment Building Maintenance Worker near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents" near Vancouver (BC) 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 Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents near Vancouver (BC). 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about General building maintenance workers and building superintendents in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 6,030 people work in this occupation.
  • General building maintenance workers and building superintendents mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 18%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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