Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Community and support services
NOC 41403
Filmed in 
Vancouver
A social policy consultant works with companies and communities. Her job is to understand both sides, and then help them to understand each other. Brian goes to her office in Vancouver to learn more about this career.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$80,817
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
University Degree
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
2,100

Top Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, while meeting the goals of the system.

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