Job prospects Socio-economic Research And Planning Officer in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 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 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 41%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology