Kootenay Regional Labour Market Studies (2018)

Compared to many areas of the province, the Kootenay region will have a higher percentage of jobs opening up due to retirements, and the region is also affected by seasonality and retention challenges, particularly in resort communities. By 2028, it is anticipated that the region will have 2,500 job openings. The food & beverage, accommodation, and recreation & entertainment sectors will be the hardest hit

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A VIEW INTO KOOTENAY’S LABOUR MARKET:

AT A GLANCE:

Which occupations will be the most in demand and face the most shortages? Check out the top occupations below or view WorkBC’s full regional profile to learn more.

Top Occupations in Demand

Type	Occupations	New Job Openings 2018-2028
Management and Supervisory	Restaurant and Food Service Managers	230
	Chefs	40
	Accommodation Service Managers	170
Skilled Occupations	Cooks	220
Skilled Occupations	Program Leaders/Instructors in Recreation and Sport	60
Front Line / Entry Level	Food Counter Attendants and Kitchen Helpers	240
	Food and Beverage Servers	170
	Light Duty Cleaners	130
	Hotel Front Desk Clerks	56