Job prospects Content Writer (except Technical) in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Authors and writers" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Authors and writers in the Calgary 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Authors and writers (except technical) (NOC 51111) in the Calgary 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.

Here are some key facts about Authors and writers (except technical) in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Authors and writers (except technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 52%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Authors and writers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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