Job prospects Geriatric Social Worker in the Moncton–Richibucto Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Social workers" in the Moncton–Richibucto Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Social workers in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Social workers (NOC 41300) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
- Social workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 30%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 20%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 19%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Social workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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