Job prospects Research Officer, Social Welfare in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Cape Breton 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 Cape Breton 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 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 190 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): 49%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 22%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology