62024
Cleaning supervisors
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Sales & service
6 › 62 › 620 › 6202
Definition
Cleaning supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Light duty cleaners (65310), Specialized cleaners (65311), and Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (73201). They are employed by hospitals and other health care institutions, hotels, motels, schools and other educational institutions, commercial and industrial establishments, home and office cleaning establishments and by various specialized cleaning companies.
Main duties
- This group performs 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 ensure 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.
Example job titles
- •building cleaning supervisor
- •carpet cleaning supervisor
- •cleaning supervisor
- •head custodian
- •housekeeping supervisor
- •window washing supervisor
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Cleaning Supervisors are categorized under NOC code 62024. This TEER 2 occupation is highly relevant for Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates in this category can leverage their supervisory experience to secure permanent residency in Canada.
According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) definition, cleaning supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of light duty cleaners, specialized cleaners, janitors, caretakers, and building superintendents. Their core responsibilities include inspecting sites to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met, hiring and training staff, preparing work schedules, and estimating operational costs or preparing budgets.
To qualify for NOC 62024, applicants typically require completion of secondary school and several years of experience in a related cleaning, janitorial, or caretaking occupation. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official guidance, please consult an authorized representative or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.