Job prospects Department Chief, Social Services in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Kootenay Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Kootenay 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 Kootenay region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in social, community and correctional services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 62%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology