Job prospects Social Scientist in the Halifax Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c. in the Halifax Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other professional occupations in social science (NOC 41409) in the Halifax 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 Other professional occupations in social science in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other professional occupations in social science mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology