Job prospects Technical Research Assistant (except Post-secondary) in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Statistical officers and related research support occupations in the Ottawa 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 Statistical officers and related research support occupations (NOC 12113) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Statistical officers and related research support occupations in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Statistical officers and related research support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 70%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology