Job prospects Event Planner 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 (2023-2025) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for conference and event planners (NOC 12103) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.
• 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:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 27%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology