Job prospects Snowmobile Operations Guide in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Outdoor sport and recreational guides 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 limited for Outdoor sport and recreational guides (NOC 64322) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Outdoor sport and recreational guides in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Outdoor sport and recreational guides mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 56%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 28%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology