Job prospects Operator, Snowmaking Machine in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 76%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology