Job prospects Department Chief, Social Services in the Cariboo Region

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

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Cariboo region:

• Approximately 190 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): 87%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

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