Amusement attraction operators

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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.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 Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation. Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 71%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 56% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 44% compared to 18% for all occupations24% of operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport work all year, while 76% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 67% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 33% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 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 may vary depending on the time of the year.Here are some key facts about operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 600 people work in this occupation. Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 69%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 9%Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 54% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 46% compared to 17% for all occupations16% of operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport work all year, while 84% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 27 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 59% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 41% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 21% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport (NOC 65211) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.Employment in this occupation will be closely related to population growth.Subdued consumer confidence, slower population growth and weaker income growth is expected to decelerate household consumption as hiring activity also softens. Discretionary spending on services such as entertainment and recreation may not be strong enough to support a strong job outlook.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 Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation. Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 77%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 41% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 59% compared to 19% for all occupations25% of operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 53% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 47% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 51% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations