Job prospects Pet Shop Attendant in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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.

Here are some key facts about Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,200 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): 75%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology