Job requirements Social Assistance Advisor in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a social assistance advisor in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a social science or related discipline, or in business administration is usually required.
- A master's degree in a social science or related discipline or in business administration may be required.
- Home economists require a bachelor's degree in home economics, home economics education, human ecology, nutrition and food sciences or family and consumer studies.
- Registration is available, but voluntary, for home economists but the use of the designation Professional Home Economist is regulated in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, and Registered Professional Home Economist in British Columbia.
- Registration with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council is required for regulated Canadian immigration consultants.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Home Economists
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Human Ecology and Home Economics Association (AHEA)
Manitoba
Job title
Home Economist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Association of Home Economists
New Brunswick
Job title
Home Economist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
New Brunswick Home Economics Association (NBHEA)
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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