Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Moderate for career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) (NOC 41321) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
• Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%