Table 1 Policy research domains distinguished in the 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC)
NOC code | Occupational title | Description |
|---|---|---|
4161 | Natural and applied science policy researchers | Conduct research, prepare reports, provide consultative advice, and administer and evaluate policies and programmes in areas related to the natural and applied sciences (e.g., natural resources policy analyst, transportation safety analyst) |
4162 | Economic policy researchers | Conduct research, analyse data and information, and advise on matters to resolve economic and business problems (e.g., economic policy analyst, labour economist) |
4163 | Business development officers | Conduct research, formulate policies, and evaluate programmes to promote industrial and commercial business investment or tourism (e.g., market researcher, regional development analyst) |
4164 | Social policy researchers | Conduct research, assess social legislation, and administer and evaluate policies and programmes in areas such as employment, immigration, law enforcement, human rights, and housing (e.g., community social development officer, employment equity policy consultant) |
4165 | Health policy researchers | Conduct research, produce reports, and administer and evaluate health care policies and programmes (e.g., health policy research analyst, health services researcher, nursing homes policy development officer) |
4166 | Education policy researchers | Conduct research, produce reports, and administer and evaluate elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education policies and curriculum programmes (e.g., education policy officer, curriculum developer) |
4167 | Recreation, sports, and fitness policy researchers | Conduct research and provide consultative advice on policies and programmes related to recreation, sports, and physical fitness (e.g., recreologist, sports policy analyst, fitness policy analyst) |
4168 | Programme officers unique to government | Provide research-based advice on the social, economic, and political effects of public policies and issues on government institutions (e.g., intergovernmental affairs officer, foreign service officer) |