Job prospects Elementary School Principal in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

Here are some key facts about School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,470 people work in this occupation.
• School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology