Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Edmonton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 2,920 people work in this occupation.
• Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%