Job outlooks for Real estate agents and salespersons

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Occupation

real estate sales representative (63101)

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Newfoundland and LabradorGood

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Real estate agents and salespersons salaries are generally commission based. Prospects will be better for individuals with flexibility to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the schedules of buyers and sellers.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 78% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • 85% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 49% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 51% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Avalon Peninsula 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Prince Edward IslandGood

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Real estate agents and salespersons in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 74% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
  • 77% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 61% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 39% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations

Nova ScotiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 69% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 81% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 46% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 54% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 1,040 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in New Brunswick 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 81% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 76% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 47% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 53% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Campbellton - Miramichi 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Edmundston - Woodstock 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

QuebecGood

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in Quebec 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in Quebec:

  • Approximately 14,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 65% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 64% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 54% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 46% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 1,350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Centre-du-Québec 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 1,090 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 1,760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 11,860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 11,860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 2,560 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

OntarioModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in Ontario 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in Ontario:

  • Approximately 63,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 63% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 86% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 54% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 46% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 5,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 4,970 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the London 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the London region:

  • Approximately 1,830 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Ottawa 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 3,390 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Toronto 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 41,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

ManitobaVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 76% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 83% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 63% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 37% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 1,380 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

SaskatchewanGood

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in Saskatchewan 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Population-driven high demand for housing across the province and rebounding housing starts expected to rise until 2028 should support the demand for workers in this occupation.
  • Interest rate cuts and declining mortgage rates may positively affect demand for this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons salaries are generally commission based. Prospects will be better for individuals with flexibility to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the schedules of buyers and sellers.


Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 75% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 81% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 52% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 48% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Northern 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Northern region:

  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Prince Albert 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 570 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 780 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

AlbertaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in Alberta:

  • Approximately 9,650 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 69% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 82% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 55% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 45% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 4,370 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 3,360 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

British ColumbiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in British Columbia 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 18,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): more than 95%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 65% of real estate agents and salespersons work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 87% of real estate agents and salespersons are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Cariboo 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Real estate agents and salespersons in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 12,510 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

The employment outlook will be moderate for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Real estate agents and salespersons in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 2,460 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

The employment outlook will be good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Real estate agents and salespersons in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 2,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Real estate agents and salespersons mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

NunavutUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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