Job prospects Amusement Ride Operator in the North Shore Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the North Shore Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in the North Shore 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 120 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): 56%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 15%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology