Job prospects Area Manager, Family Services in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 40030) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in social, community and correctional services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 75%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology