Job prospects Counsellor, Employment Group in the London Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Employment counsellors" in the London Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Employment counsellors in the London Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) (NOC 41321) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) in the London region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 39%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Employment counsellors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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