How to become a cleaning supervisor
Official title: Cleaning supervisors
Also called: Carwash supervisor, Cleaner supervisor, Janitor supervisor, Cleaning supervisor, Chambermaid supervisor, Head cleaning man/woman, Housekeeping supervisor, Window washer supervisor, Window washing supervisor, Carpet cleaning supervisor, Building cleaning supervisor, Head custodian - cleaning services
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 tasks
- 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
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is usually required. Previous experience in a particular area of cleaning is usually required. Previous supervisory experience may be required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $48,750 a year The middle half earn $39,000 to $62,400.
- About 39,700 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 45,900 are projected by 2033. (+15.6%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
Related jobs
- Food service supervisors
- Executive housekeepers
- Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
- Customer and information services supervisors
- Other services supervisors
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Questions people ask
How do I become a cleaning supervisor?
Completion of secondary school is usually required. Previous experience in a particular area of cleaning is usually required. Previous supervisory experience may be required.
How much does a cleaning supervisor earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $48,750 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $39,000 to $62,400.
Is a cleaning supervisor a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 16% by 2033, from about 39,700 to about 45,900 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a cleaning supervisor?
Usually not. Only 14% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03