Job prospects Co-ordinator, Leisure Programs in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 limited for Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41406) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Here are some key facts about Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 56%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology