Job prospects Analyst, Work Study in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Professional occupations in business management consulting 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 Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• A growing emphasis on the knowledge-based economy and increasing use of modern technologies are key factors driving employment growth in this profession.
• Many job openings will be created as a result of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, big data and data analytics, as well as the use of social media in advertising campaigns and public relations management.
• Significant experience in business and operational management is generally required.
• Job prospects are often greater in the province's larger urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), which have higher concentrations of business services.

Here are some key facts about Professional occupations in business management consulting in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
• Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology