Job prospects Community Social Development Officer in the Southeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Southeast 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Southeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology