Job prospects Social Policy Planning Consultant in the Nechako Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers" in the Nechako Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Nechako Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Nechako region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Nechako region:

  • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 31%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 21%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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