Job prospects Education Program Planner in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41405) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 79%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology