Job outlooks for Professional occupations in business management consulting

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 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.
Many professionals enter the consulting business as a form of post-retirement employment, utilizing their years of knowledge and experience. Consulting work can be accommodative to work-life balance, in terms of when and where work can be completed and allow individuals to work for themselves. Quite often, opportunities arise on a short-term, contract basis. The amount of job opportunities for consultants is dependent on government spending and economic conditions.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 28%
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
  Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
  Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 90% compared to 83% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 76% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 24% 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.
- 26% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 47% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 53% 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: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 14% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Avalon Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
- Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Prince Edward IslandModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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.
Professional occupations in business management consulting are expected to grow steadily as organizations seek expert advice on digital transformation, operational efficiency, and adapting to evolving market conditions. Most consultants work in professional, scientific, and technical services, with additional opportunities in public administration and sectors like healthcare, finance, and education. The rise of AI, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives, and global communications strategies—including social media and digital outreach—has expanded the scope of consulting work. In Prince Edward Island, economic growth supported by exports, tourism, and infrastructure investment is expected to sustain demand for consulting services. However, slower population growth and global uncertainty—including potential tariff changes—may influence long-term business expansion, making adaptability and continuous learning essential for those entering this field.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 400 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 19%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 14%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 91% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 9% 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 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 27% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 39% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 61% 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: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 25% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 8% for all occupations
Nova ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Many professionals enter the consulting business as a form of post-retirement employment, utilizing their years of knowledge and experience. Consulting work can be accommodative to work-life balance, in terms of when and where work can be completed and allow individuals to work for themselves. Quite often, opportunities arise on a short-term, contract basis.
The amount of job opportunities for consultants is dependent on government spending and economic conditions. Many employers rely on outside consultants in an effort to lower their dependence on middle-management staff, though the federal government has been trying to reduce the amount it spends on consultants in recent years.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 34%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
  Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
  Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 75% of professional occupations in business management consulting 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.
- 31% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 47% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 53% 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: 12% compared to 27% 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: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Annapolis Valley Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Annapolis Valley region:
  - Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Cape Breton Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Cape Breton region:
  - Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 63%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Halifax Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Halifax region:
  - Approximately 1,930 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
    Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
- North Shore Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the North Shore region:
  - Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
- Southern Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Southern region:
  - Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 9%
    Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 7%
New BrunswickModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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.
- A growing emphasis on the knowledge-based economy and increasing use of modern technologies are key factors driving employment growth in this profession.
- Many job openings will be created as a result of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, big data and data analytics, as well as the use of social media in advertising campaigns and public relations management. Therefore, prospective employees will be expected to have experience with these technologies.
- Significant experience in business and operational management is generally required.
- Job prospects are often greater in the province's larger urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), which have higher concentrations of business services.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 21%
  Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 8%
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
  Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 78% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 22% 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.
- 22% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 45% 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: 11% 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: 19% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 16% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
  - Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 24%
    Hospitals (NAICS 622): 19%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
- Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
  - Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 37%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
- Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
  - Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 27%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
- Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
  - Approximately 610 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%
- Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
  - Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
    Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 15%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
QuebecModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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.
Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Quebec:
- Approximately 24,450 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 22%
  Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 15%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 70% of professional occupations in business management consulting 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.
- 24% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 53% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 47% 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: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
  - Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
- Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
  - Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Capitale-Nationale region:
  - Approximately 2,880 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
- Centre-du-Québec Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Centre-du-Québec region:
  - Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
  - Approximately 1,120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 27%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
- Côte-Nord Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 42%
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
- Estrie Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Estrie region:
  - Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
  - Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%
    Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 16%
- Lanaudière Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Lanaudière region:
  - Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%
- Laurentides Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Laurentides region:
  - Approximately 1,670 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
- Laval Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
  - Approximately 16,130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mauricie Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Mauricie region:
  - Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 36%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- Montréal Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
  - Approximately 16,130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Montérégie Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Montérégie region:
  - Approximately 3,670 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
- Nord-du-Québec Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 42%
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
- Outaouais Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Outaouais region:
  - Approximately 1,170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 47%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.
  The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.
  To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
  - Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
    Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 11%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
OntarioModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Ontario:
- Approximately 64,400 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 32%
  Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 13%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 73% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 27% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 30% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 54% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 46% 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: 10% 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: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 24% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 4,240 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
- Kingston–Pembroke Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
  - Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
  - Approximately 4,980 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
- London Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the London region:
  - Approximately 1,220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
- Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
  - Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
- Northeast Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Northeast region:
  - Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%
- Northwest Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Northwest region:
  - Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Ottawa Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Ottawa region:
  - Approximately 6,930 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 26%
- Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
- Toronto Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Toronto region:
  - Approximately 41,810 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
- Windsor-Sarnia Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
  - Approximately 1,690 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
    Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
ManitobaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
- Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
- Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI) to automate, improve efficiencies, and analyze data, and in enhanced cybersecurity.
- Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region, but job prospects are the strongest in the Interlake region.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Manitoba:
- Approximately 2,650 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 25%
  Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 10%
  Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 9%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 74% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 26% 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.
- 34% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 53% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 47% 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: 13% compared to 31% 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: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Interlake Region Very good
  The employment outlook will be Very good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI) to automate, improve efficiencies, and analyze data, and in enhanced cybersecurity.
  - Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region, but job prospects are the strongest in the Interlake region.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Interlake region:
  - Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
- North Central Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- North Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Parklands Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- South Central Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Southeast Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI) to automate, improve efficiencies, and analyze data, and in enhanced cybersecurity.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Southeast region:
  - Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 27%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Southwest Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Winnipeg Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI) to automate, improve efficiencies, and analyze data, and in enhanced cybersecurity.
  - Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region, but job prospects are the strongest in the Interlake region.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Winnipeg region:
  - Approximately 2,010 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
SaskatchewanGood
The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Positive economic growth is expected over the forecast period, supporting employment opportunities.
- With over one-third of workers in this occupation aged 55 years and older, an aging workforce will likely support employment opportunities for this occupation.
- As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and expanded use of “big data” continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas.
- Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the Regina and Saskatoon regions, and job prospects are strongest in the Regina region.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 26%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
  Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
  Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 76% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 24% 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.
- 32% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 49% 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: 15% compared to 33% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 18% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Northern Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Northern region:
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 61%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
    Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%
- Prince Albert Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Prince Albert region:
  - Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 61%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
    Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%
- Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
  - Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
- Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
  - Approximately 790 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Yorkton–Melville Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
AlbertaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
- Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
- Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
- As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Alberta:
- Approximately 17,700 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 32%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%
  Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 87% compared to 80% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 70% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 30% 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.
- 38% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 43% 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: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 21% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
  - As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
  - As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
  - Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- Calgary Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
  - As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Calgary region:
  - Approximately 9,820 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
- Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
  - As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
  - Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
    Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 16%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
- Edmonton Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
  - As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Edmonton region:
  - Approximately 6,580 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
  - As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
  - Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
- Red Deer Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
  - As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Red Deer region:
  - Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%
    Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
- Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.
  - Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.
  - Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.
  - As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.
  Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
  - Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 46%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
British ColumbiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions; many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.

Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence (AI) to automate, improve efficiencies, and analyze data, and in enhanced cybersecurity.
Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in British Columbia:
- Approximately 16,900 people work in this occupation.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 37%
  Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%
  Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 80% compared to 78% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 67% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 33% 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.
- 46% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 43% 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: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 33% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Cariboo Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Cariboo region:
  - Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%
- Kootenay Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Kootenay region:
  - Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
- Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
  - Approximately 12,120 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Nechako Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- North Coast Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Northeast Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
  - Approximately 1,770 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 61%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
- Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
  - Approximately 2,390 people work in this occupation.
  - Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
Yukon TerritoryModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in Yukon:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 45%
  Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 36%
  Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
  Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 87% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 67% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 33% 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 44 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- 53% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 72% compared to 49% for all occupations
  
  Women: 28% 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: n/a
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 45% compared to 11% for all occupations
Northwest TerritoriesGood
The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 45%
  Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 36%
  Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
  Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
  Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- 28% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 44% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: n/a
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 31% compared to 9% for all occupations
NunavutUndetermined

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

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Date modified:: 2026-06-02

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