41403 - Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers

Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers are in high demand throughout Canada’s Private, Public, and Government Service sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Social Policy Researchers, Consultants, and Program Officers in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Social Policy Researchers, Consultants, and Program Officers that can range from $44,300 to $104,100 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including government departments and agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations, and international organizations or they may be self-employed. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Social Policy Researchers, Consultants, and Program Officers in Canada.

Social Policy Researchers, Consultants, and Program Officers in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Aboriginal issues lobbyist
• Child welfare policy analyst
• Community policing program consultant
• Community social development officer
• Consumer advisor
• Employment equity policy consultant
• Home economist
• Housing policy analyst
• Human rights officer
• Immigration and citizenship consultant
• Immigration policy analyst
• Indigenous affairs officer
• International aid and development project officer
• Labour policy analyst
• Social policy researcher
• Social services planner
• Social survey researcher (except statistician)
• Aboriginal affairs development officer
• Aboriginal employment program officer
• Affirmative action advisor

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Social Policy Researchers

• Develop social programs and policies, social legislation, or proposals based on demographic, social, and economic research, analysis, and the evaluation of pilot projects.

Home Economists

• Advise and assist consumers on the selection and proper use of food products, textiles, and other consumer goods and teach household management skills. They may also provide consultative services in the areas of development and promotion of new food products, retail buying, social program administration, and small business endeavors.

Housing Policy Analysts

• Identify and assess economic, demographic, and social developments and report on their implications for housing policy.

Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

• Conduct research, advise clients, and prepare immigration, citizenship, and visa applications. They may also represent clients at tribunals and before administrative bodies.

International Aid and Development Project Officers

• Plan, organize, and administer foreign aid and international development policies and programs.

Social Survey Researchers

• Develop questionnaires, coordinate and conduct surveys, analyze data, and compile and interpret statistics on social issues and policy areas.

Social Services Planners

• Conduct research, develop social programs, assess, coordinate, and develop awareness of existing social services, and ensure that duplication of services is avoided. They may also work with land use planners to determine the impact of major land use plans for transportation, housing, and recreational facilities projects.

Employment Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a social science or related discipline, or in business administration is usually required.
• A master's degree in a social science or related discipline or in business administration may be required.
• Home economists require a bachelor's degree in home economics, home economics education, human ecology, nutrition and food sciences, or family and consumer studies.
• Registration is available, but voluntary, for home economists but the use of the designation "Professional Home Economist" is regulated in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta, and "Registered Professional Home Economist" in British Columbia.
• Registration with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council is required for regulated Canadian immigration consultants.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 41403

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Social Policy Researchers, Consultants, and Program Officers are expected to total 52,700, while 48,900 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Social Policy Researcher, Consultant and Program Officer Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 41403.