Job prospects Recreation Technician in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 1,620 people work in this occupation.
• Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 53%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology