Job prospects Benefits Consultant in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Human resources professionals 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 Human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Human resources professionals in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology