Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in North Shore

The employment outlook will be Moderate for social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the North Shore 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 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 North Shore region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%