Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations in Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House

The employment outlook will be Limited for professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 11202) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation. 
• However, easing interest rates could improve spending and the outlook for this occupation.
• With the increasing importance of digital marketing, professionals who can develop and manage digital and social media campaigns may see improved job prospects.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%