Program officers unique to government in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for program officers unique to government (NOC 41407) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about program officers unique to government in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Program officers unique to government mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 52%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 26%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%