Job prospects Manager, Forestry Operations in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Managers in natural resources production and fishing in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 good for Managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 80010) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Managers in natural resources production and fishing in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in natural resources production and fishing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 28%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 22%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 21%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology