Social Policy Program Officers
Job description
These individuals conduct research, develop policies, and deliver programs in a variety of areas (employment, immigration, housing, etc.). They are self-employed or work for:
- Government departments, agencies, and services
- Industries
- Hospitals
- Educational institutions
- Consultant firms
- Professional associations
- Research institutes
- Non-governmental organizations
- International organizations
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
Main tasks
Social Policy Researchers
- Conduct demographic, social, and economic analyses.
- Conduct pilot projects.
- Develop and propose social programs and legislation.
Housing Policy Analysts
- Assess the economic, demographic, and social development of a population and determine its impact on housing policy.
International Aid and Development Project Officers
- Plan and administer foreign aid and international development policies and programs.
Social Survey Researchers
- Develop questionnaires, conduct and coordinate surveys.
- Analyze data.
- Compile and interpret statistics on social issues.
Social Service Planners
- Conduct research.
- Develop social programs.
- Promote existing social services.
- Identify the impact of land use on transportation, housing, and facility projects.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to management positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $23.85
- Median
- $38.64
- Maximum
- $53.85
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
All of Québec
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
All of Québec
Gender distribution
All of Québec
- 63.9% Female
- 36.1% Male
- 63.9% Female
- 36.1% Male
Job types
All of Québec
- Full time
- Part time
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
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NAICS 9156% of jobs
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NAICS 8110% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6238% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 54175% of jobs
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NAICS 6244% of jobs
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Others17% of jobs
All of Québec
-
NAICS 9156% of jobs
-
NAICS 8110% of jobs
-
NAICS 621, 622, 6238% of jobs
-
NAICS 5416, 54175% of jobs
-
NAICS 6244% of jobs
-
Others17% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
University
Criminology
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 73.6%
24.5% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 86.5%
10.8% of graduates pursue further studies
Demography
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 85.7%
14.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Economics
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 67%
26.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 84.2%
5.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Geography
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 44.8%
48.5% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 68.4%
28.9% of graduates pursue further studies
Geopolitical studies
Home economics
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 85.7%
12.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Law
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 62.5%
32% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 87.8%
9.4% of graduates pursue further studies
Multidisciplinary (Humanities)
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 55.7%
38.6% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 60%
40% of graduates pursue further studies
Political science
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 38.4%
55.7% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 77.4%
16.9% of graduates pursue further studies
Psychoeducation
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 33.3%
64.5% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 91%
4.5% of graduates pursue further studies