Job prospects Support Worker - Social Services in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Social and community service workers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 42201) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Increasing demand for child and family supports, homeless shelters, and indigenous community supports should sustain demand for social and community service workers, going forward.
• Must candidates must usually have completed a college or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline. Previous related work or volunteer experience may replace formal education requirements for some jobs.
• Candidates should have good communication skills, as social and community service workers generally work directly with clients during the process of accessing needs and developing plans of action. Experience with documenting and reporting would be an asset as well.
• A criminal background and a vulnerable sector checks are typically required in order to work in this field.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 790 people work in this occupation.
• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 61%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 22%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology