Cleaning supervisors
Career Overview
Cleaning supervisors oversee and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups:
- Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310)
- Specialized cleaners (NOC 65311)
- General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (NOC 73201)
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
Job Titles
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
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,650% Employed Full Time
56%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a normal indoor environment
- The workplace may contain strong or toxic odours
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Previous experience in a particular area of cleaning is usually required
- Previous supervisory experience may be required
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Teaching others how to do something.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,650Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 90 | 5.4% |
| Kootenay | 50 | 3.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 895 | 54.1% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 25 | 1.5% |
| Northeast | 35 | 2.1% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 235 | 14.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 320 | 19.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
820Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 50 | 2.2% |
| Kootenay | 30 | 0.7% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 430 | 1.2% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 20 | 2.7% |
| Northeast | 10 | 0.4% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 120 | 1.4% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 150 | 1.4% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 290 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 220 |
| Educational Services | 90 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 90 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 30 |
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