Job prospects Analyst, Education Policies near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers near Halifax (NS). 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 moderate for Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41405) in the Halifax 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 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
• Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 61%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology