Job prospects Recreation Technician in the Parklands 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 Parklands 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 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Parklands region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Parklands region:

• Approximately 160 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): 53%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology