Cleaning Supervisors

(NOC 6315)

in All Sales and Service

Cleaning supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of light duty cleaners, specialized cleaners, and Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents. They work for hospitals and other health care institutions, hotels, motels, schools and other educational institutions, commercial and industrial businesses, home and office cleaning companies and specialized cleaning companies.

Job Outlook

Good

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  • Estimate Moderate growth employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 125 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate Moderate rate of unemployment in 2022

Compared to: All Sales and Service

  • Estimate 10325 employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 17495 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for these occupation.

Hourly Pay

$14.50

Minimum

$22.00

Median

$33.65

Maximum

Annual Pay

$11,508

Minimum

$35,669

Median

$67,810

Maximum

Compared to: All Sales and Service

Hourly Pay

$12.95

Minimum

$15.00

Median

$25.60

Maximum

Annual Pay

$2,949

Minimum

$16,629

Median

$45,086

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

Cleaning supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of light duty cleaners, specialized cleaners, and Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents. They work for hospitals and other health care institutions, hotels, motels, schools and other educational institutions, commercial and industrial businesses, home and office cleaning companies and specialized cleaning companies.

Job duties

Cleaning supervisors:

  • Supervise and coordinate the work of light duty, industrial or specialized cleaners and janitors.
  • Inspect sites or facilities to make sure safety and cleanliness standards are met.
  • Recommend or arrange for additional services required like 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 do certain cleaning duties.

Sample job titles

  • building cleaning supervisor
  • carpet cleaning supervisor
  • cleaning supervisor
  • head custodian
  • housekeeping supervisor
  • window washing supervisor

Skills

  • Supervisory, organizational, leadership, and effective communications skills are essential. You must be observant, responsible, and able to enforce rules and regulations. As supervisor, you will be required to solve problems and address the concerns of unhappy customers/clients.

Job requirements

  • High school is usually required.
  • Experience in the job supervised is usually required.
  • Supervisory experience may be required.

Other considerations

  • Annual incomes will depend upon many factors, including industry, location, qualifications, and the number of staff being supervised. Movement to managerial positions is possible with additional training or experience.

By the numbers

Quick look

300

employed in 2016

90.0%

employed full-time

3.3%

self employed

33.3%
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66.7%
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50.2

median age

Compared to: All Sales and Service

102,605

employed in 2016

56.4%

employed full-time

5.8%

self employed

60.1%
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39.9%
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37

median age

Where will I likely work?

50.8%

Halifax

$34,373 median annual income
14.8%

Annapolis Valley

$19,940 median annual income
13.1%

Southern

$40,180 median annual income
13.1%

Cape Breton

$39,655 median annual income
8.2%

North Shore

N/A

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

North Shore

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

41.5%

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

24.5%

Educational services

11.3%

Health care and social assistance

3.8%

Other services (except public administration)

3.8%

Real estate and rental and leasing

What is the age of Employment?

34.0%

55-64

28.0%

45-54

23.0%

35-44

11.0%

25-34

3.0%

65+

Compared to: All Sales and Service

30.0%

15-24

17.2%

45-54

17.2%

25-34

16.1%

55-64

13.8%

35-44

Top levels of education

30.0%

High school

$35,583 median annual income
25.0%

College Diploma

$30,089 median annual income
25.0%

Less than high school

$34,476 median annual income
16.7%

Trade Certification

$57,923 median annual income
6.7%

Bachelor

N/A

Compared to: All Sales and Service

39.8%

High school

$15,705 median annual income
19.7%

Less than high school

$9,866 median annual income
19.5%

College Diploma

$20,644 median annual income
9.9%

Bachelor

$21,262 median annual income
8.0%

Trade Certification

$21,234 median annual income

Education & training

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Program

Adults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.

Institutions providing this program

Universite Sainte-Anne

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS

Nova Scotia Community College

Various, NS

Adult High Schools

Various, NS

Community Learning Organizations

Various, NS

Employment requirements & contacts

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Additional resources

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