Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Edmundston - Woodstock

The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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.
• 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 program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 46%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 37%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%