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Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers
What they do?
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers perform some or all of the following duties:
A. May administer specialized testing and assessment programs.
B. Conduct research, produce reports and administer education policies and programs
C. Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements
D. Develop the structure, content and objectives of new programs
E. Conduct statistical analyses to determine cost and effectiveness of education policies and programs
F. Provide ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers and other professionals throughout the public and private sector
G. Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery
Where they find work?
1. Educational services - 64.0%
2. Public administration - 15.0%
3. Health care and social assistance - 5.0%
4. Other services (except public administration) - 5.0%
What education do I need?
1. A bachelor's degree in education or in a discipline such as social science or business administration is required.
2. A master's degree in education may be required.
3. Specialized training or certification may be required.
4. Several years of experience as a school teacher are usually required.
5. A teacher's certificate for the province of employment is usually required when employed by provincial education ministries.
6. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree and almost 3 in 10 have a graduate degree.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. English
3. Social Studies
4. Computer-related courses
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers is $26.66/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the social science, education, government service and religion and are close to the average for all professional occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
4% of Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for professionnal occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers is considered Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings.
3. Hourly wages ($26.66) are above the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
4. The unemployment rate (4%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.
2. The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely exceed the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers are found in Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia while the lowest concentrations are in Nova Scotia and Quebec.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (61%) is above the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Leadership
2. Researching
3. Project management
Part Time Workers
Part time workers:
18% of Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 14,100 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 23% since 1997.
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater need for workers with experience or a number of years of training. The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be above average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation.
