Job prospects Planner, Urban And Regional near Calgary (AB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Urban and land use planners near Calgary (AB). 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 Urban and land use planners (NOC 21202) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Urban and land use planners in the Calgary region:

• Urban and land use planners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 35%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology