Job prospects Correctional Officer in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Correctional service officers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 Correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Correctional service officers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 91%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology