Job prospects Communications Officer - Emergency Services in the Annapolis Valley Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dispatchers in the Annapolis Valley Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Dispatchers (NOC 14404) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Dispatchers in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 37%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology