Job prospects Community Nutritionist in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dietitians and nutritionists in the Halifax 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 Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Halifax 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Dietitians and nutritionists in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology