Conference and event planners in Thompson - Okanagan

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%