Job prospects Decision Support Specialist - Health in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Ottawa Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41404) in the Ottawa 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 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 5,360 people work in this occupation.
• Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 70%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology