Job prospects Housing Policy Analyst near Saanich (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers" near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers near Saanich (BC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 2,520 people work in this occupation.
  • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 54%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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