Conference and event planners in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Limited for conference and event planners (NOC 12103) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about conference and event planners in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Conference and event planners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%