Job prospects Kennel Attendant near Saint John (NB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pet groomers and animal care workers" near Saint John (NB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers near Saint John (NB). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 56%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 36%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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