Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Nord-du-Québec

The employment outlook will be Very limited for janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation primarily depends on the demand for cleaning services, which is linked, among other things, to the number of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. It also depends on work organization and the growing complexity of certain cleaning tasks that require more specialized personnel.

In recent years, this occupational group has benefited from significantly enhanced hygiene measures, particularly in schools and healthcare facilities. However, with the surge in telework, many companies have downsized their offices, which has slowed hiring.

In an uncertain economic context, which is marked by trade tensions with the United States and by concerns about the future of the economy, investors are being more cautious. Major projects in the commercial and industrial sectors are therefore being postponed until there is more clarity on the economic and political situation. This slowdown in the labour market directly affects office use and business spending, which limits the construction of new buildings.

Nevertheless, maintaining high health standards helps to preserve most jobs in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 27%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%