Job prospects Certified Social Worker in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Social workers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social workers (NOC 41300) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 28%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology