Job prospects Consultant, Social Services Planning in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Red Deer 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 moderate for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology