Job prospects Rooms Manager - Accommodation Services in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Accommodation service managers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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 may vary depending on the time of the year.

• The level of travel activity continues to rebound in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and this has led to greater employment demand.
• Most accommodation service managers work in traveler accommodations. Jobs in this industry are seasonal, being closely tied to tourism. As such, opportunities will be greater during the summer months.
• Individuals with post-secondary education in hotel management or a related discipline will have more opportunities.
• Opportunities will also be greater for those willing to work near tourist destinations and for those who are willing to do shift work, including weekends and holidays.

Here are some key facts about Accommodation service managers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology