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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers" near Vancouver (BC) 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 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 2,330 people work in this occupation.
  • Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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