Job prospects Ice Maker, Rink in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,310 people work in this occupation.
• Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 77%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology