Job prospects Dog Handler in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Pet groomers and animal care workers 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 good for Pet groomers and animal care workers (NOC 65220) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Pet groomers and animal care workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pet groomers and animal care workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 80%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology