Job prospects Job Developer  in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Human resources professionals in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

• Human resources professionals are employed in a variety of industries, making job prospects both diverse and plentiful.
• Prospects will be greater for experienced specialists and those with knowledge of the business operations of the hiring firm as well as the industry in which it participates.
• Experience with the development of policies and programs will enhance an individual's job prospects.
• Most employers also require candidates to have knowledge of system applications such as Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS).
• A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is typically required by employers.
• Opportunities will be greater for those who can speak both English and French, as this role generally requires communicating with people from various backgrounds.

Here are some key facts about Human resources professionals in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology