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

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

• Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
• Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%