Job prospects Recreation Technician in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology