Job prospects Social Aid Officer in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Social and community service workers" in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Social and community service workers in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Social and community service workers (NOC 42201) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social and community service workers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Social and community service workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 48%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 13%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Social and community service workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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