Job prospects Firefighter near Kelowna (BC)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Firefighters" near Kelowna (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Firefighters near Kelowna (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Firefighters (NOC 42101) 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.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Firefighters in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Firefighters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 85%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology