Job prospects Special Education Coordinator in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41405) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 85%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology