Job prospects Classification Specialist in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Human resources professionals in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Human resources professionals in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 4,640 people work in this occupation.
• Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology