Job outlooks for Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers

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sustainability specialist (41400)

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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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 17%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
  Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
  Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 86% compared to 83% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 78% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 22% 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.
- 13% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 50% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 50% 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: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 14% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 36% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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 a few 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Avalon Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
- 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 IslandUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Nova ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
- 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 26%
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 16%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
  Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 8%
  Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 77% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 23% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 7% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 44% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 56% 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: 7% compared to 27% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 39% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Annapolis Valley Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Annapolis Valley region:
  - Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
    Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Cape Breton Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Cape Breton region:
  - Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
- Halifax Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Halifax 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Halifax region:
  - Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- North Shore Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the North Shore region:
  - Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
    Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 18%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
- Southern Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Southern region:
  - Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 43%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
New BrunswickLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 30%
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 15%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
  Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%
- 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
- 81% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 19% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers 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: 7% 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: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 16% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Campbellton–Miramichi Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Edmundston–Woodstock Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
  - Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
  - Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 53%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
  - Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 25%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
QuebecLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Quebec:
- Approximately 6,050 people work in this occupation.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 14%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 9%
  Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 75% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 8% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 50% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 50% 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: less than 5% 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: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 56% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
  - Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 19%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
- Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
  - Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
- Capitale-Nationale Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Capitale-Nationale region:
  - Approximately 1,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Centre-du-Québec region:
  - Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 39%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
- Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
  - Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 23%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
- Côte-Nord Region Very limited
  The employment outlook will be Very limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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 few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 21%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 11%
- Estrie Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Estrie region:
  - Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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 few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
  - Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
- Lanaudière Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Lanaudière 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lanaudière region:
  - Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
- Laurentides Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Laurentides region:
  - Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Laval Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
  - Approximately 3,630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mauricie Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Mauricie region:
  - Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
- Montréal Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
  - Approximately 3,630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Montérégie Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Montérégie 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Montérégie region:
  - Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
- Nord-du-Québec Region Very limited
  The employment outlook will be Very limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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 few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 21%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 11%
- Outaouais Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Outaouais region:
  - Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 84%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
  - Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 14%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
OntarioUndetermined

An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.

Regional outlooks
- Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Kingston–Pembroke Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- London Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Northeast Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Northwest Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Ottawa Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Toronto Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
- Windsor-Sarnia Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook was not assessed due to the number of varied occupations included in this occupational group.
ManitobaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in Manitoba 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.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Manitoba:
- Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 13%
  Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
  Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 8%
- 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
- 80% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 11% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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 12% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 6% 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: 40% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 34% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Interlake Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Interlake 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Interlake region:
  - Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 30%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 20%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 20%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- 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 Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Southeast region:
  - Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 52%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
- Southwest Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Winnipeg Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Winnipeg 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.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Winnipeg region:
  - Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 27%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in Saskatchewan 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 22%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
  Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
  Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 73% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 27% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 13% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers 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: 7% 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: 27% 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Northern region 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Northern region:
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
- Prince Albert Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Prince Albert region 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Prince Albert region:
  - Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
- Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
  - Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
- Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
  - Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- 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.
AlbertaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in Alberta 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Alberta:
- Approximately 6,250 people work in this occupation.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 25%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
  Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 12%
  Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 72% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 15% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers 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 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 46% 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: 6% 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: 41% compared to 21% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 34% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
- Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
  - Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
- Calgary Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Calgary region:
  - Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
- Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
  - Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 14%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 10%
    Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%
- Edmonton Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Edmonton region:
  - Approximately 2,920 people work in this occupation.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
  - Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 14%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
- Red Deer Region Undetermined
  
  An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
- Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
  - Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
    Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 41%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
British ColumbiaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in British Columbia 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.
Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in British Columbia:
- Approximately 6,350 people work in this occupation.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 24%
  Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
  Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
  Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
  Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 90% compared to 78% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 76% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 24% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 16% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 50% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 50% 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: 7% 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: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 42% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Cariboo Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Cariboo 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Cariboo region:
  - Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
    Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
- Kootenay Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Kootenay 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Kootenay region:
  - Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 27%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
  - Approximately 3,320 people work in this occupation.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
- Nechako Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the Nechako 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Nechako region:
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
- North Coast Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in the North 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.
  - 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 natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the North Coast region:
  - Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
- 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 Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
  - Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%
    Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
- Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) 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 few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
  - Approximately 1,390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
Yukon TerritoryModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is closely tied to government expenditures in the public administration sector.
Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Yukon:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 73%
  Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 15%
- 71% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 28% 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 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 40% compared to 49% for all occupations
  
  Women: 60% 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: less than 5% compared to 25% 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: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 56% compared to 11% for all occupations
Northwest TerritoriesLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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.
- Demand for this occupation is closely tied to government expenditures in the public administration sector.
Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 73%
  Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 15%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 94% compared to 88% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
- 94% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 6% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- 12% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 47% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 53% 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: 8% compared to 26% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 53% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 9% for all occupations
NunavutLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is closely tied to government expenditures in the public administration sector.
Here are some key facts about natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Nunavut:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 73%
  Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 15%
- 83% of natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 57% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 42% 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: n/a
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
  
  bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 10% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 38% compared to 6% for all occupations

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