Job prospects Dog Handler in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 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