Job prospects Social Scientist in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c." in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c. in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Other professional occupations in social science (NOC 41409) 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.
- Several 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 Other professional occupations in social science in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Other professional occupations in social science mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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