Job prospects Communications Policy Researcher in the Halifax Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers" in the Halifax 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 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Halifax Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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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 Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Here are some key facts about Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 830 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): 35%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 26%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

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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