Job prospects Affirmative Action Advisor in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 27%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology