Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Moderate for recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41406) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 46%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%