Job prospects Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Pilot in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other service support occupations, n.e.c. in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Other service support occupations (NOC 65329) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Other service support occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other service support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 26%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology