Job prospects Amusement Ride Operator in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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.
• 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 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 2,720 people work in this occupation.
• Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 68%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

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