Job prospects Social Worker in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Social workers in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social workers (NOC 41300) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Social workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 39%
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 33%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology