Job prospects Child Welfare Social Worker in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Social workers in the Cape Breton 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 good for Social workers (NOC 41300) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Social workers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 35%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 23%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology