Job prospects Co-ordinator, Special Events in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Conference and event planners in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Conference and event planners (NOC 12103) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Conference and event planners in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Conference and event planners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 31%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology