Job prospects Health Care Researcher in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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

The employment outlook will be very good for Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41404) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 39%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology