Job prospects Wellness Program Coordinator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far 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 moderate for Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41404) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
• Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 47%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology