Job prospects Event Planner in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Conference and event planners in the Edmonton Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Conference and event planners (NOC 12103) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• 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 Conference and event planners in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 730 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): 21%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology