Job prospects Armed Security Guard in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Security guards and related security service occupations in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 3,090 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): 61%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology