Job prospects Exhibition Coordinator near Calgary (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Conference and event planners" near Calgary (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Conference and event planners across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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