Job prospects Co-ordinator, Special Events in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Conference and event planners in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
• Conference and event planners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology