Job prospects Probation And Parole Officer in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Probation and parole officers and related occupations in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Probation officers working in New Brunswick are employed by the provincial government.
• Candidates generally require a degree in social work, criminology, psychology, sociology, or other related social science discipline.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, conflict management practices and rehabilitation programs is considered an asset.
• Candidates should have good communication skills, as probation and parole officers must work with inmates during the process of developing suitable rehabilitation programs.
• Candidate will also be required to undergo a criminal record check.
• Opportunities will be greater in the province's larger urban centres of (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), as these areas are more densely populated.
• Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.

Here are some key facts about Probation and parole officers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 40 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): 68%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology