Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Kootenay

The employment outlook will be Moderate for janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 930 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): 30%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%