Job prospects Chief Of Operating Area in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Managers in health care 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 moderate for Managers in health care (NOC 30010) 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.
• A moderate number of 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 Managers in health care in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology