Housekeepers

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Good for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Light duty cleaners are employed in a variety of industries but are most common in hotels and motels, hospitals, nursing homes, and cleaning service providers.A surge in domestic tourism along with an ageing population, has led to increased demand for this occupation in hotels and hospitals.Light duty cleaners are often required to stand for long periods of time and must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.Certification may be required by some employers.Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in New Brunswick: Approximately 5,200 people work in this occupation. Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors: Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 27%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 18%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 17%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 10% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 64% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 36% compared to 16% for all occupations51% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.15% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 27% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 73% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Good for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Manitoba 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is driven by the growth in the healthcare and hospitality sectors, increased post-pandemic hygiene standards, and high employee turnover.Key trends in this occupation include integrated sensors to monitor cleanliness, to track supplies in real time, and to optimize service schedules. Autonomous robots and scrubbers give workers more time for detailed and specialized tasks. Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the South Central, North Central and Southwest regions.Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Manitoba: Approximately 8,000 people work in this occupation. Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 30%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 25%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 56% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations52% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.16% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 27% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 73% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 31% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Ongoing demand for cleaning services continues to sustain employment growth for this occupation in many sectors including management and administrative services, hospitals, accommodation services, nursing and residential care facilities.Recent surge in population and an increasing number of buildings, facilities, and residential properties is expected to support the need for cleaning services over the forecast period.Investments in hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities may create opportunities as the health sector hires about 40 per cent of this occupation.Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Saskatchewan: Approximately 7,500 people work in this occupation. Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 28%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 23%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 12%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 56% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations52% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.16% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 22% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 78% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations