Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Red Deer

The employment outlook will be Moderate for social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 100 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): 48%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%