Job prospects Housekeeper near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations near Halifax (NS). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Light duty cleaners in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 3,180 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 43%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology