Job prospects Counsellor, Day Camp - Recreation in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Moncton–Richibucto 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 moderate for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• 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 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 420 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): 47%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology