Job prospects Operator, Snowmaking Equipment in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 very limited for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 810 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 86%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology