Job prospects Conference And Meeting Planner near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Conference and event planners near Vancouver (BC). 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 moderate for Conference and event planners (NOC 12103) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Conference and event planners in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
• Conference and event planners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology