Job prospects Counsellor, Employment - Government Services in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Employment counsellors in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 good for Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) (NOC 41321) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 35%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology