NOC 11200: Human resources professionals

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Human resources professionals are employed in a variety of industries, making job prospects both diverse and plentiful. Prospects will be greater for experienced specialists and those with knowledge of the business operations of the hiring firm and its industry. A bachelor's degree and the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation are assets for both securing work and career advancement in this field. Most employers also require individuals with knowledge of various system applications such as the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Applicants with a less developed skillset may experience some difficulty in finding opportunities.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 9%

87% of human resources professionals work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 23% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 77% compared to 49% 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: 7% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 39% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

Not many 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 human resources professionals in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%

Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Social assistance (NAICS 624): 7%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 5%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations

78% of human resources professionals work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 24% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 76% compared to 49% 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: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 25% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 55% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The outlook for human resources professionals is positive, as many companies have been increasing the resources dedicated to attracting and retaining talent. Jobseekers may benefit from considering consulting style roles, in which HR services are contracted to multiple companies, in addition to more traditional positions in-house with a single employer. Applicants with a less developed skillset may experience some difficulty in finding opportunities.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 3,000 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%

Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 11%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%

Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 5%

81% of human resources professionals work all year, while 19% 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 42 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 23% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 77% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 48% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) 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.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Human resources professionals are employed in a variety of industries, making job prospects diverse.

Prospects will be greater for experienced specialists and those with knowledge of the business operations of the hiring firm as well as the industry in which it participates.

Experience with the development of policies and programs will enhance an individual’s job prospects.

Most employers also require candidates to have knowledge of system applications such as Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS).

A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is typically required by employers.

Opportunities will be greater for those who can speak both English and French, as this role generally requires communicating with people from various backgrounds.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in New Brunswick:

Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 55%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

85% of human resources professionals work all year, while 15% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 27% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 73% 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: 15% compared to 30% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) 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.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

These professionals can be found in most sectors of economic activity, but mainly in services.

Increased worker mobility, the demands of work organization and workforce productivity, as well as job retention and continuing education, are driving demand for this occupational group.

The aging population is also contributing to the growth of this occupation, leading to an increase in the number of employees needing replacement and a decrease in the pool of available skilled workers.

However, budgetary constraints limiting hiring at various levels of government could diminish the prospects for these workers in the short term.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Quebec:

Approximately 38,500 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%

Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 12%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 8%

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations

79% of human resources professionals work all year, while 21% 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.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 27% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 73% 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: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for this occupation is driven by a competitive job market when organizations are highly motivated to attract, hire and retain talent. HR professionals forecast future staffing needs, identify skill gaps and develop strategic workforce plans.

Key trends for this occupation include using automation for routine tasks like resume screening and onboarding, artificial intelligence (AI) to predict turnover and identify skill gaps, and embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) fair practices into HR strategy.

Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Manitoba:

Approximately 3,700 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%

Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 11%

Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 10%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

83% of human resources professionals work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% 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.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 26% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 74% compared to 47% 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: 14% compared to 31% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Employment growth should be stable in the very short-term but a moderate economic outlook for 2026 and 2027 according to private sector forecasts for Saskatchewan should support an uptick in job gains later in the three-year forecast period.

Employment opportunities may be influenced by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes.

Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the Regina and Saskatoon regions.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 12%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%

Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations

83% of human resources professionals work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% 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.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 27% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 73% compared to 47% 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: 13% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Alberta:

Approximately 12,050 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6%

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations

79% of human resources professionals work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% 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.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 23% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 77% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Human resources professionals are employed across nearly all industries in Nunavut.

Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Nunavut:

Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 72%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 10%

89% of human resources professionals work all year, while 11% 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 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 33% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 67% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 10% compared to 37% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 15% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 10% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 6% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Limited for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What Types of Employers Are Out There

All major industry categories, but the leading shares are employed in:

Public administration, mostly federal government departments

Professional, scientific and technical services, in particular management consulting firms

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment

Generally, the need to recruit and retain a highly skilled workforce for business continuity

However, there may be a fair amount of competition for jobs given weaker hiring trends which are arising from broader economic conditions

Outsourcing some roles to external human resources consultancy firms has become common, and could also moderate in-house job growth in some companies

What Skills Do I Need To Succeed

In addition to other formal education, a professional designation such as Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is often considered an asset in securing employment.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Ontario:

Approximately 53,850 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%

Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 7%

Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 7%

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations

80% of human resources professionals work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% 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.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 25% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 75% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 48% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Limited for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

There could be new job opportunities as organizations invest in inclusive workplaces and enhancing support for employee mental health.

There may be additional opportunities for individuals who speak multiple languages, as effective verbal and written communication with people from various linguistic backgrounds is typically required in this role.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in British Columbia:

Approximately 15,100 people work in this occupation.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 13%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 91% compared to 78% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations

79% of human resources professionals work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks 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 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Limited for human resources professionals (NOC 11200) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.

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.

Human resources professionals are employed across nearly all industries in the Northwest Territories.

Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

Here are some key facts about human resources professionals in Northwest Territories:

Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Human resources professionals mainly work in the following sectors:

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 72%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 10%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 92% compared to 88% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations

71% of human resources professionals work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 24% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 76% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 26% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 9% for all occupations