Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41406) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many 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 recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 50%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%