Overview
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Immigration and citizenship consultants
Conduct research, advise clients and prepare immigration, citizenship and visas applications. They may also represent clients at tribunals and before administrative bodies.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$49,963
$76,081
$104,927
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 34.88
Job openings
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British Columbia
963expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a social science or related discipline, or in business administration is usually required.
A master's degree in a social science or related discipline or in business administration may be required.
Home economists require a bachelor's degree in home economics, home economics education, human ecology, nutrition and food sciences or family and consumer studies.
Additional information
Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Immigration consultants in B.C.
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants
Membership with the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To practice as an immigration and citizenship consultant in B.C., you must be a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants. Eligibility is achieved through completing a recognized educational program.
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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