Job prospects Addiction Social Worker in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social workers (NOC 41300) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 30%
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 30%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology