Job prospects Social Services Director near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Managers in social, community and correctional services near Vancouver (BC). 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 Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 40030) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Managers in social, community and correctional services in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,200 people work in this occupation.
• Managers in social, community and correctional services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 69%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology