Job outlooks for Human resources and recruitment officers

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Occupation

placement officer - human resources (12101)

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    Jobseekers may benefit from considering consulting style roles, in which HR services are contracted to multiple companies, in addition to more traditional positions in-house with a single employer. Applicants with a less developed skillset may experience some difficulty in finding opportunities.

    Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 15%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 72% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 19% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 81% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 20%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 59%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 23%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 71% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 19% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 81% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    Some companies have been increasing the resources dedicated to attracting and retaining talent, which has boosted the demand for some HR and recruitment roles in recent years. Even so, prospects vary considerably by region within the province. Jobseekers may benefit from being willing to move to communities where conditions are more competitive, and positions are more numerous.


    Jobseekers may benefit from considering consulting style roles, in which HR services are contracted to multiple companies, in addition to more traditional positions in-house with a single employer. In more rural areas, in-house positions are often concentrated among larger health care and manufacturing employers.


    Registering with the CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources) and getting an HR designation are not required but are assets. Applicants with a less developed skillset may experience some difficulty in finding opportunities.

    Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614 and 5617): 20%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 75% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 34% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 66% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 36%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 34%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 30%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 68%
        • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 32%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 46%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 21%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in New Brunswick 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.
    • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

    Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
      • Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 10%
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 8%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
      • Business support services (NAICS 5614): 5%
    • 69% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 27% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 73% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 55%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 36%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 37%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 14%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 20%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) 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.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

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

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 30%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 7,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 20%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 70% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 26% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 74% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 36%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 20%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 1,390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

    • Côte-Nord Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 21%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Lanaudière Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

      • Approximately 8,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 8,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 2,440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 21%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 66%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Employed in all major industries, but the leading share is in employment services


    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Employment trends in this occupation generally follow broader economic conditions
      • There may be a fair amount of competition for jobs given weaker hiring for this occupation
      • Outsourcing to external human resources consultancy firms has become common and made easier by computerized processes, which could also moderate in-house job growth in this occupation in some companies


      What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

      • In addition to other formal education, a professional designation such as Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is often considered an asset in securing employment.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in Ontario:

      • Approximately 17,950 people work in this occupation.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 34%
        • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
      • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
        • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
        • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • 67% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
      • 10% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
      • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
        • Men: 31% compared to 52% for all occupations
        • Women: 69% compared to 48% for all occupations
      • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
        • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
        • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 25% for all occupations
        • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
        • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
        • bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 24% for all occupations
        • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,830 people work in this occupation.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 34%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 20%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 32%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the London region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the London region:

      • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 31%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 38%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Northwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 1,980 people work in this occupation.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 25%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 31%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
        • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 10,300 people work in this occupation.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 38%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be very limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 35%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 23%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 7%
      • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 77% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 28% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 71% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,080 people work in this occupation.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 24%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Saskatchewan 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 12%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 5%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
    • 81% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 19% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 81% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Northern 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Northern region:

      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%

    • Prince Albert Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Prince Albert 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 47%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 25%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 28%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 69% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 7% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 28% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 72% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 50%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about Human resources and recruitment officers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 50%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 27%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 25%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 3,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 26%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 71% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 11% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 71% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 2,910 people work in this occupation.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 30%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

  • Yukon TerritoryModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Yukon for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in Yukon:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 77%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 17%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7%
    • 70% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 36% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: 64% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Northwest TerritoriesLimited

    The employment outlook will be limited for Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Northwest Territories for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Not many 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 Human resources and recruitment officers in Northwest Territories:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 77%
      • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 17%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7%
    • 73% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 85% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 26% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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