Job prospects Department Chief, Social Services in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 40030) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in social, community and correctional services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 52%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology