Job prospects Armed Security Guard in the Northwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Security guards and related security service occupations in the Northwest 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 limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 1,190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 44%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology