Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,940 people work in this occupation.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%