Job prospects Legal Advisor in Northwest Territories

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "legal advisor" in Northwest Territories or Canada.

Job opportunities in Northwest Territories

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Prospects over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Northwest Territories for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • 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 Lawyers and Quebec notaries in Northwest Territories:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 55%
    • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 45%
  • 81% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • 18% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 46% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 54% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
    • bachelor's degree: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 50% compared to 9% for all occupations

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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