Job prospects Education Program Planner in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,530 people work in this occupation.
• Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 72%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology