Job prospects Trade Show Organizer in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Conference and event planners in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Thompson - Okanagan 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 270 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): 31%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology