Human resources specialists develop, carry out and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures, and advise on personnel matters. Management consultants research, analyze and provide advice on managerial methods and organization and propose improvements in areas such as operations, human resources and communications. Advertising and marketing consultants analyze and provide advice on advertising and marketing strategies. They may also plan, develop and implement advertising campaigns for print or electronic media. This occupational group also includes human resources specialists such as job and wage analysts, classification and equity officers, labour relations officers and union representatives, and business service professionals such as advertising account executives, business methods analysts, organization analysts, promotion specialists and organization and methods researchers.
Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
With experience, they may progress to management positions. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers. Computerized human resource systems and management systems will increase the information technology skill requirements of these professionals. Most of the increase in employment requirements through 2004 in these occupations is expected to occur in the business services industry. We welcome your feedback .