Job prospects Social Services Director in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 40030) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in social, community and correctional services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 54%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 40%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology