Job prospects Consultant, Social Services Planning in the London Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the London 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 good for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the London 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 moderate 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 London region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology