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Dry Cleaning and Laundry Occupations  (NOC 6681)
Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators operate machines to dry-clean or launder garments and other articles. Dry cleaning and laundry inspectors and assemblers check finished garments and other articles to ensure that they meet required standards for dry-cleaning, laundering and pressing, and assemble and bag finished garments and other articles. They are employed in dry cleaning, laundry and fur cleaning establishments, and in the laundries of hotels, hospitals and other institutions.

assembler, laundry and dry cleaning, bagger, laundry and dry cleaning, cleaning machine operator, drapery cleaner, dry cleaner, dyer, laundry and dry cleaning, fur cleaner, inspector – laundry and dry cleaning, laundry machine operator, laundry worker, leather cleaner, machine operator, laundry and dry cleaning, spotter, sprayer, leather or suede, suede cleaner.

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Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate dry cleaning machines to dry-clean dresses, suits, coats, sweaters and other garments, draperies, cushion covers and other articles
  • Operate washing machines and dryers to clean and dry garments, sheets, blankets, towels and other articles
  • Operate machines to clean and blow-dry fur garments
  • Operate machines to dry-clean, dye, spray, re-oil, and re-buff suede and leather garments.
Dry cleaning and laundry inspectors and assemblers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Check finished garments and other articles to ensure that they are properly dry-cleaned or laundered
  • Record damaged or improperly dry-cleaned or laundered garments and other articles
  • Use hand-held steam iron to touch up finished garments and other articles
  • Assemble and bag finished garments and other articles
  • Match invoices with tags on garments or other articles.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Montmagny, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Beauceville, Black Lake, Charny, Disraeli, Lac-Etchemin, Lévis, Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Rédempteur, Saint-Romuald

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Wages for Dry Cleaning and Laundry Occupations in Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Québec 10.15 12.24 18.50 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region 10.15 11.08 15.84 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Capitale-Nationale Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Centre-du-Québec Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Chaudière-Appalaches Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Côte-Nord Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Estrie Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Lanaudière Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Laurentides Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Laval Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Mauricie Region 10.15 11.60 17.54 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Montérégie Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Montréal Region 10.15 12.00 16.78 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Nord-du-Québec Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Outaouais Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region 10.15 12.24 18.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]

Québec Job Futures

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