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Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Occupation · NOC 2021 41406 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
41406
TEER
1
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
64
Median wage, Canada
C$31.00 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
1,219
NOC41406TEER 1
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.

Example job titles

  • fitness policy analyst
  • recreation consultant
  • recreologist
  • sports analyst
  • sports and recreation consultant
  • sports consultant
  • sports policy analyst
  • sports program supervisor

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Recreation, sports and fitness consultants
  • Provide expert advice and consulting services to communities, corporations, institutions, sports associations, community groups, corporations, schools and other organizations in the design, development and administration of sports programs and activities
  • They may write proposals and public relations statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community.
  • Recreation, sports and fitness policy analysts
  • Conduct research and develop government policies related to recreation, sports, fitness and athletic safety and standards.
  • Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors
  • Develop, plan and coordinate sports, fitness and recreation programs, and special sporting events.

Employment requirements

  • A university degree in recreation administration, sports administration, physical education, kinesiology or related discipline combined with some work experience in a related field or a college diploma in a recreation, sports or fitness program combined with some experience in a related field is required.
  • Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors require experience as program leaders or instructors in recreation, sports and fitness. Certification in program specialization, such as fitness or lifesaving, may also be required.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0. Statistics Canada Open LicenceData as at NOC 2021 v1.0

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

9182016201720182019202020222023202420252026
918201620182020202320252026
Data table
20164
20178
20189
20191
20202
20225
20236
202418
202510
20261
By province or territory
  1. British Columbia40
  2. Quebec11
  3. Ontario9
  4. Alberta4
Employers with the most positions
  1. One Ocean Expeditions Inc13
  2. Chris Kim Health Group Inc.4
  3. Cirque du Soleil Inc.3
  4. Marina's Swim School Corp3
  5. YJ Pilates Inc.3
  6. Kelowna Gymnastix Inc3
  7. Inception Academy2
  8. 1419865 Alberta Ltd1
  9. Alpine Canada Alpin1
  10. Institute of Century Wellness Inc.1
  11. Body Mind Connection and Nutrition1
  12. Red Resort Limited Partnership1
  13. DCS Fitness & Martial Arts LTD.1
  14. GLOBAL IVY EDUCATION GROUP LTD1
  15. 1153766 B.C. LTD1
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)44
  2. Low-wage stream (TFWP)15
  3. LMIA for permanent residence only1
Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

Permanent residence

Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).

New permanent residents by year

352015
352015
Data table
20155
Express Entry invitations since 2015, by programme
  1. Canadian Experience Class55
  2. Federal Skilled Worker25
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$21.00C$31.00C$47.80
AlbertaC$24.68C$32.05C$68.13
British ColumbiaC$22.84C$31.49C$48.08
ManitobaC$20.00C$25.42C$34.11
New BrunswickC$19.95C$30.14C$33.26
Newfoundland and LabradorC$18.28C$29.67C$47.42
Nova ScotiaC$18.28C$29.67C$47.42
OntarioC$20.00C$33.00C$54.87
QuebecC$21.00C$31.00C$47.80
SaskatchewanC$20.00C$24.90C$38.00
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
1,219
Vacancies advertised
1,327
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$27.99
Source: ESDC, Wages by occupation and economic region (2025 release). Open Government Licence – Canada; ESDC, Job Bank job postings, January–September 2026. Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 24 Oct 2026

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