Job prospects Probation And Parole Officer near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Probation and parole officers and related occupations near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Probation and parole officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 53%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 47%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology