Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
NU, QC, NB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Conduct research, produce reports and administer education policies and programs
- Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements
- Develop the structure, content and objectives of new programs
- Conduct statistical analyses to determine cost and effectiveness of education policies and programs
- Provide ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers and other professionals throughout the public and private sector
- Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia
- May supervise the work of other education policy researchers, consultants or program officers
- May administer specialized testing and assessment programs.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree in education or in a discipline such as social science or business administration is required.
- checkA master's degree in education may be required.
- checkSpecialized training or certification may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a school teacher are usually required.
- checkA teacher's certificate for the province of employment is usually required when employed by provincial education ministries.
Market Outlook by Province
Nunavut
The employment outlook will be Good for education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41405) in Nunavut 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.Most workers in this occupation are employed within the public administration sector.Demand for this occupation is closely tied to government expenditures in the public administration sector.Here are some key facts about education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Nunavut: Approximately 50 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): 56%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 36% 75% of education policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 25% 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 44 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 38% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 63% 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: 25% compared to 15% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 10% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 6% for all occupations
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Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41405) in Quebec 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 education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in Quebec: Approximately 5,750 people work in this occupation. Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 28%Universities (NAICS 6113): 17%Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 16%Social assistance (NAICS 624): 12%Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 10% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations77% of education 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 43 weeks for all occupations.7% of education 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: 26% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 74% 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: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 46% compared to 11% for all occupations
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New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41405) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about education policy researchers, consultants and program officers in New Brunswick: Approximately 900 people work in this occupation. Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors: Universities (NAICS 6113): 25%Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 18%Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s (NAICS 6112): 14%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations72% of education policy researchers, consultants and program officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.12% of education 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: 33% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 67% 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: less than 5% 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: 11% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 42% compared to 7% for all occupations
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Learning and Teaching Strategies, and Instructing
to provide ongoing professional development and training to teachers and to supervise the work of other policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Writing
to produce reports and provide consultative services to teachers and other professionals throughout the public and private sector
Inductive Reasoning
to identify patterns and trends from specific data or case studies in order to better understand educational issues and develop informed policy recommendations
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to present research findings, recommendations and analyses to a variety of stakeholders, including educators, policymakers and the public
Leadership
to build relationships, communicate effectively and gain support for policy initiatives
Knowledge in Public Affairs and Government Relations
to understand the complex relationship between governments and education boards to conduct research, develop policies and make recommendations that align with government priorities
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