Job prospects Consultant, Special Education in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Edmonton 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 moderate for Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41405) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 66%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology