Job prospects Social Services Program Officers Supervisor near Calgary (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers" near Calgary (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 Calgary region:

  • Approximately 1,670 people work in this occupation.
  • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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