Job prospects Mountain Guide in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Outdoor sport and recreational guides in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Outdoor sport and recreational guides (NOC 64322) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• 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 Outdoor sport and recreational guides in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Outdoor sport and recreational guides mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 67%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 19%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology