Job prospects Security Guard - Explosives in the North Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Security guards and related security service occupations in the North Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the North region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 North region:

• Approximately 510 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): 26%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology