Job prospects Multiculturalism Project Officer in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were 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 limited for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 2,520 people work in this occupation.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 54%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology