Job prospects Agent, Station Services - Airline in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Airline ticket and service agents in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 limited for Airline ticket and service agents (NOC 64312) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Airline ticket and service agents in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,640 people work in this occupation.
• Airline ticket and service agents mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 89%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology