Job prospects Assistant Funeral Director in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Funeral directors and embalmers" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Funeral directors and embalmers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Funeral directors and embalmers (NOC 62201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Funeral directors and embalmers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Funeral directors and embalmers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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