College and other vocational instructors in Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake

The employment outlook will be Limited for college and other vocational instructors (NOC 41210) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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.

• Demand for this occupation is influenced by population growth, student enrollment, provincial government funding, and revenue from international student fees. Federal government reduction in immigration targets may impact population growth and student enrollment.
• Changes to federal study permit targets may also reduce the number of available teaching positions and intensify competition for academic roles.  

Here are some key facts about college and other vocational instructors in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• College and other vocational instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 68%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 16%