Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners in Cape Breton

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 45%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%