NOC 11201: Professional occupations in business management consulting

The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Several 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 government spending and economic conditions.

Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.

Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI) to automate, improve efficiencies, and analyze data, and in enhanced cybersecurity.

Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region, but job prospects are the strongest in the Interlake region.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Manitoba:

Approximately 2,650 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 25%

Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 10%

Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 9%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%

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

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

Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations

74% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 26% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

34% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 53% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 47% 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: 13% compared to 31% 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: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

Positive economic growth is expected over the forecast period, supporting employment opportunities.

With over one-third of workers in this occupation aged 55 years and older, an aging workforce will likely support employment opportunities for this occupation.

As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and expanded use of “big data” continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas.

Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the Regina and Saskatoon regions, and job prospects are strongest in the Regina region.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 26%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%

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

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

Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 6%

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

Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations

76% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 24% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

32% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 49% 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: 15% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations

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

bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions.

Many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.

Economic uncertainty amid ongoing trade disputes

may also have some firms rethinking expansion resulting in muted employment growth for this occupation.

As more advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity continue to be incorporated into financial analysis systems, employers may require prospective employees to have expanded technical skill sets in these areas. Consultants will support implementation and adoption of new technologies and help transition clients to new ways of working and operating their business.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Alberta:

Approximately 17,700 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 32%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%

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

Full-time workers: 87% compared to 80% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations

70% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 30% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

38% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 43% 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: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations

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

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in Northwest Territories:

Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 45%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 36%

Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%

Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

28% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 44% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 56% compared to 48% 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: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 31% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Many professionals enter the consulting business as a form of post-retirement employment, utilizing their years of knowledge and experience. Consulting work can be accommodative to work-life balance, in terms of when and where work can be completed and allow individuals to work for themselves. Quite often, opportunities arise on a short-term, contract basis. The amount of job opportunities for consultants is dependent on government spending and economic conditions.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 28%

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

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

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%

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

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

Full-time workers: 90% compared to 83% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations

76% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 24% 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 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

26% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 47% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 53% 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: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) 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.

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.

Professional occupations in business management consulting are expected to grow steadily as organizations seek expert advice on digital transformation, operational efficiency, and adapting to evolving market conditions. Most consultants work in professional, scientific, and technical services, with additional opportunities in public administration and sectors like healthcare, finance, and education. The rise of AI, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives, and global communications strategies—including social media and digital outreach—has expanded the scope of consulting work. In Prince Edward Island, economic growth supported by exports, tourism, and infrastructure investment is expected to sustain demand for consulting services. However, slower population growth and global uncertainty—including potential tariff changes—may influence long-term business expansion, making adaptability and continuous learning essential for those entering this field.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 400 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 19%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 14%

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

Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 8%

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

Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations

91% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 9% 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 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

27% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 39% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 61% 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: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 25% for all occupations

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

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) 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.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

Many professionals enter the consulting business as a form of post-retirement employment, utilizing their years of knowledge and experience. Consulting work can be accommodative to work-life balance, in terms of when and where work can be completed and allow individuals to work for themselves. Quite often, opportunities arise on a short-term, contract basis.

The amount of job opportunities for consultants is dependent on government spending and economic conditions. Many employers rely on outside consultants in an effort to lower their dependence on middle-management staff, though the federal government has been trying to reduce the amount it spends on consultants in recent years.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 34%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%

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

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

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

Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations

75% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 25% 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.

31% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 47% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 53% 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: 12% compared to 27% 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: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) 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.

A growing emphasis on the knowledge-based economy and increasing use of modern technologies are key factors driving employment growth in this profession.

Many job openings will be created as a result of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, big data and data analytics, as well as the use of social media in advertising campaigns and public relations management. Therefore, prospective employees will be expected to have experience with these technologies.

Significant experience in business and operational management is generally required.

Job prospects are often greater in the province’s larger urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), which have higher concentrations of business services.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in New Brunswick:

Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 21%

Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 8%

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%

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 professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 22% 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.

22% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 45% 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: 11% 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: 19% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

Employment growth will be driven primarily by the expansion of professional, scientific and technical services.

The constant need to increase productivity in a context of global competition, the development of innovative management approaches, increased quality requirements and the frequent use of subcontracting should support occupations in this group.

To address recruitment difficulties in certain industries, companies are likely to redefine jobs and review task descriptions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each employee. Furthermore, unfilled retirement vacancies require work reorganization, which may create jobs in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in Quebec:

Approximately 24,450 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 22%

Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 15%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%

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

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

Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations

70% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 30% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

24% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 53% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 47% 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: 7% 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: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several 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 professional occupations in business management consulting in Ontario:

Approximately 64,400 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 32%

Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 13%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%

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

Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations

73% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 27% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

30% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 54% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 46% 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: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 13% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 11201) 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.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

Demand for this occupation is driven by government spending and economic conditions; many opportunities for this occupation are project and contract based.

Key trends for this occupation include artificial intelligence (AI) to automate, improve efficiencies, and analyze data, and in enhanced cybersecurity.

Here are some key facts about professional occupations in business management consulting in British Columbia:

Approximately 16,900 people work in this occupation.

Professional occupations in business management consulting mainly work in the following sectors:

Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 37%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%

Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 5%

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

Full-time workers: 80% compared to 78% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations

67% of professional occupations in business management consulting work all year, while 33% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

46% of professional occupations in business management consulting are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 43% 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: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations

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

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 33% compared to 12% for all occupations

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.