42101 economic 2025-2027
Thompson - Okanagan Good
Canada Moderate
Firefighters in Thompson - Okanagan
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.61
/hr
Typical
$45.25
/hr
Experienced
$57.58
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for firefighters (NOC 42101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about firefighters in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Firefighters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 87%