Job prospects Contributing Editor in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Editors in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Editors (NOC 51110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Editors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Editors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 52%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology