Job prospects Conference Planner in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Conference and event planners in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Conference and event planners (NOC 12103) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Conference and event planners in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Conference and event planners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology