Job prospects Consultant, Social Services Planning in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Saskatoon–Biggar 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology