Chimney cleaners and sandblasters

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Moderate for specialized cleaners (NOC 65311) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Specialized cleaners are mainly employed by companies providing services to buildings and dwellings, automotive repair and maintenance, and automobile dealers. Job prospects within companies offering services to buildings will be supported by growth in the population and in the number of residential and commercial facilities in the province. Due to the younger age profile, low entry requirements, and high physical demands of the job, worker turnover is expected to continue to be a significant source of job creation for some functions in this occupation.Here are some key facts about specialized cleaners in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 200 people work in this occupation. Specialized cleaners mainly work in the following sectors: Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 45%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 39%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 16% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations42% of specialized cleaners work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.8% of specialized cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for specialized cleaners (NOC 65311) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Multiple industries create ongoing demand for specialized cleaning services. These industries include: retail, repair and maintenance, management and administrative services, construction, and truck transportation.On-the-job training is usually provided, however prior experience in a related role may improve chances of being hired.  Here are some key facts about specialized cleaners in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation. Specialized cleaners mainly work in the following sectors: Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 38%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 28%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 12% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 68% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations46% of specialized cleaners work all year, while 54% 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 38 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.11% of specialized cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 32% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for specialized cleaners (NOC 65311) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of 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 specialized cleaners in Nova Scotia: Approximately 800 people work in this occupation. Specialized cleaners mainly work in the following sectors: Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 32%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 28%Building services (NAICS 5617): 15%Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 8%Construction (NAICS 23): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations47% of specialized cleaners work all year, while 53% 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 specialized cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 85% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 15% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a