Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Toronto

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

• Approximately 11,200 people work in this occupation.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%