Job prospects Benefits Consultant in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Human resources professionals in the Cape Breton 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Human resources professionals in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 27%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology