Job prospects Manager, Plant Maintenance in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Facility operation and maintenance managers in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 limited for Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Facility operation and maintenance managers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 25%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology