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Cleaning supervisors (NOC 6315)

High opportunity occupation
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About this job

Cleaning supervisors oversee and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups:

Cleaning supervisors work for:

  • hospitals and other health-care institutions
  • hotels and motels
  • schools and other educational institutions
  • commercial and industrial establishments
  • home and office cleaning establishments
  • various specialized cleaning companies
Common job titles
  • building maintenance
  • custodian - cleaning services
  • head caretaker / custodian / janitor
  • housekeeping / chambermaids
  • building maintenance
  • custodian - cleaning services
  • head caretaker / custodian / janitor
  • housekeeping / chambermaids

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$56,144

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2020 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

  • High
  • Median
  • Low

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2021-2031)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

  • 2021 - 2026
  • 2026 - 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 710

  • 2022
  • 2026
  • 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
27.1%
190 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
72.9%
510 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
Cariboo
Employment in 2021:
100
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.2%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
30
Kootenay
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Mainland / Southwest
Employment in 2021:
780
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.4%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
390
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Northeast
Employment in 2021:
30
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
-1.2%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
10
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2021:
180
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.3%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
90
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2021:
300
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.6%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
180

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Cleaning supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:

  • supervise and coordinate the work of light duty, industrial or specialized cleaners and janitors
  • inspect sites or facilities to make sure established safety and cleanliness standards are met
  • recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment
  • hire and train cleaning staff
  • prepare work schedule and coordinate activities with those of other departments
  • prepare budget, estimate costs and keep financial records
  • receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs
  • may perform certain cleaning duties

Work environment

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place in a normal indoor environment.
  • The workplace may contain strong or toxic odours.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

1,300 workers are employed
58% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

  Men
  Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

  15 - 24 years
  25 - 44 years
  45 - 64 years
  65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Educational Services:
21%
Accommodation and Food Services:
20%
Health Care and Social Assistance:
15%
Manufacturing:
9%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate:
7%
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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

Select your region:
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
  % employment of this occupation
  % employment of all occupations
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland / Southwest
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Career paths and resources

Career paths

At this time, career path information is not available for this occupation.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Profile last updated:
March 25, 2021
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