Job prospects Animal Groomer (except Horses) in the Outaouais Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Outaouais Region. 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 good for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 150 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): 88%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology