Job prospects Event Planner in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Conference and event planners in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 moderate for Conference and event planners (NOC 12103) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 540 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): 30%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology