Job prospects Correctional Program Officer in the North Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the North Central 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Social and community service workers (NOC 42201) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Social and community service workers in the North Central region:

• Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 62%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology