Job prospects Co-ordinator, Special Events near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Conference and event planners near Saanich (BC). 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Conference and event planners in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 540 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): 30%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology