Job prospects Light Duty Cleaner in the Montérégie Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Light duty cleaners in the Montérégie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in the Montérégie region 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for concierge services in public spaces and private residences.

In recent years, this occupational group has benefited from significantly enhanced hygiene measures, particularly in schools and healthcare facilities. However, with the surge in telework, many companies have downsized their offices, which has slowed hiring.

In an uncertain economic context, which is marked by trade tensions with the United States and by concerns about the future of the economy, investors are being more cautious. Major projects in the commercial and industrial sectors are therefore being postponed until there is more clarity on the economic and political situation. This slowdown in the labour market directly affects office use and business spending, which limits the construction of new buildings.

Nevertheless, maintaining high health standards helps to preserve most jobs in this occupation.

Furthermore, demand from the residential sector is supported by population growth and aging, two factors that contribute to increasing the need for housekeeping and home cleaning services.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 11,690 people work in this occupation.
• Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 46%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology