Job prospects Social Services Director in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Halifax 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 Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 40030) 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.
• 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 Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in social, community and correctional services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 61%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology