Job prospects Co-ordinator, Leisure Activities Programs in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41406) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 46%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology