Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators
Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators operate machines to dry-clean and launder garments and other articles.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 5
Skill Level
SK, NS, NB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Operate dry cleaning machines to dry-clean dresses, suits, coats, sweaters and other garments, draperies, cushion covers and other articles
- Sort garments and operate washing machines and dryers to clean and dry clothing, sheets, blankets, towels and other articles
- Operate machines to clean and blow-dry fur garments
- Operate machines to dry-clean, dye, spray, re-oil, and re-buff suede and leather garments
- Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals.
Qualifications
- checkSome secondary school education is required.
- checkSuede, leather and fur cleaners may require experience as dry cleaning or laundry machine operators.
- checkDry cleaning and laundry machine operators may require experience as inspectors or assemblers.
- checkFour to eight weeks of on-the-job training are usually provided.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) 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.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in Saskatchewan: Approximately 650 people work in this occupation. Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 39%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 28%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 17%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 12% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 71% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations56% of dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations work all year, while 44% 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 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 30% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 70% compared to 47% 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: 46% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Very good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) in Nova Scotia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in Nova Scotia: Approximately 650 people work in this occupation. Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 28%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 25%Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 25%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 16% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 76% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 24% compared to 18% for all occupations60% of dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations work all year, while 40% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 36% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 64% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 22% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 45% 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: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations (NOC 65320) 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.Here are some key facts about dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations in New Brunswick: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 50%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 22%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 77% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 23% compared to 16% for all occupations59% of dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations work all year, while 41% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 30% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 70% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 21% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% 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: n/a
Good
Outlook
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TEER 5 occupations require short-term work demonstration and minimal formal education. Immigration pathways are limited but some provincial programs apply.
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