Job prospects Dietitian near Halifax (NS)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Dietitians and nutritionists" near Halifax (NS) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Dietitians and nutritionists near Halifax (NS). 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 Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Dietitians and nutritionists in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Dietitians and nutritionists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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