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

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (NOC 41401) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 41%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology