Job prospects Ice Maker, Rink in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Halifax Region. There were 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 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 79%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology