Job prospects Armed Security Guard in the Northern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Security guards and related security service occupations in the Northern Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Security guards and related security service occupations in the Northern region:

• Approximately 830 people work in this occupation.
• Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 48%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology