Job outlooks for Security guards and related security service occupations

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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armed security guard (64410)

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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.

Depending on the specific job, this occupation may have irregular working hours, difficult working conditions, or potentially hostile environments. It includes roles such as the monitoring of shops, surveillance of businesses, hotels and buildings, protection of individuals in various forms, and bodyguard services. A license may be required for some positions, as would access to transportation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 1,650 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): 61%
    • Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 52% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 75% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 25% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Avalon Peninsula 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 Security guards and related security service occupations in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 940 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): 67%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
    • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 56%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 330 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): 56%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 370 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): 56%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%

Prince Edward IslandModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Prince Edward Island 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.

Turnover is relatively high in this occupation. This can be explained by difficult working conditions such as irregular working hours, etc. and the fact that a significant percentage of candidates for investigator or store detective, military and even police officer positions accept employment in this occupation before securing jobs in their field of choice. Also, the number of those employed tends to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some of the job openings will be seasonal or for part of the year.


The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation. The activities of security agencies are diversifying: road signs, monitoring of shops, surveillance of businesses, hotels and buildings, protection of individuals in various forms, and bodyguard services.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 350 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): 71%
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 9%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 70% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 30% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 61% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 81% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 19% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Nova ScotiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Nova Scotia 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

There is presently a large number of openings for security guards, so prospects are good for individuals interested in working in this occupation. Applicants may find that wages being offered vary significantly across job postings, and that there are many casual and on-call opportunities. Some employers require training and/or certification, which is not always recognized by other employers in the sector. A license may be required for some positions, as would access to transportation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 3,800 people work in this occupation.
  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614 and 5617): 70%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 81% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 57% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 78% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 22% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Annapolis Valley 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

  • Approximately 390 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): 64%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Cape Breton 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

  • Approximately 460 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): 76%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Halifax 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

  • Approximately 2,260 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): 77%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the North Shore 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

  • Approximately 390 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): 64%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Southern 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

  • Approximately 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): 70%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 8%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • The majority of opportunities for security guards and related security service occupations will arise due to turnover, which is relatively high due to difficult working conditions, including irregular working hours and sometimes hostile environments. Opportunities tend to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some job openings will be temporary.
  • The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little formal education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation.
  • The rise of e-commerce and remote work may lead to employment for security guards and related security service occupations being shifted away from retail and corporate offices. 
  • Candidates must typically possess a valid security guard license. A valid driver's license is often required, and first aid training and a firearm license are considered assets.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 51%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 56% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 19% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • The majority of opportunities for security guards and related security service occupations will arise due to turnover, which is relatively high due to difficult working conditions, including irregular working hours and sometimes hostile environments. Opportunities tend to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some job openings will be temporary.
  • The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little formal education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation.
  • The rise of e-commerce and remote work may lead to employment for security guards and related security service occupations being shifted away from retail and corporate offices. 
  • Candidates must typically possess a valid security guard license. A valid driver's license is often required, and first aid training and a firearm license are considered assets.

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

  • Approximately 390 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): 56%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • The majority of opportunities for security guards and related security service occupations will arise due to turnover, which is relatively high due to difficult working conditions, including irregular working hours and sometimes hostile environments. Opportunities tend to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some job openings will be temporary.
  • The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little formal education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation.
  • The rise of e-commerce and remote work may lead to employment for security guards and related security service occupations being shifted away from retail and corporate offices. 
  • Candidates must typically possess a valid security guard license. A valid driver's license is often required, and first aid training and a firearm license are considered assets.

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

  • Approximately 170 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): 42%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • The majority of opportunities for security guards and related security service occupations will arise due to turnover, which is relatively high due to difficult working conditions, including irregular working hours and sometimes hostile environments. Opportunities tend to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some job openings will be temporary.
  • The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little formal education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation.
  • The rise of e-commerce and remote work may lead to employment for security guards and related security service occupations being shifted away from retail and corporate offices. 
  • Candidates must typically possess a valid security guard license. A valid driver's license is often required, and first aid training and a firearm license are considered assets.

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

  • Approximately 490 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): 52%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • The majority of opportunities for security guards and related security service occupations will arise due to turnover, which is relatively high due to difficult working conditions, including irregular working hours and sometimes hostile environments. Opportunities tend to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some job openings will be temporary.
  • The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little formal education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation.
  • The rise of e-commerce and remote work may lead to employment for security guards and related security service occupations being shifted away from retail and corporate offices. 
  • Candidates must typically possess a valid security guard license. A valid driver's license is often required, and first aid training and a firearm license are considered assets.

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

  • Approximately 560 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): 63%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • The majority of opportunities for security guards and related security service occupations will arise due to turnover, which is relatively high due to difficult working conditions, including irregular working hours and sometimes hostile environments. Opportunities tend to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some job openings will be temporary.
  • The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little formal education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation.
  • The rise of e-commerce and remote work may lead to employment for security guards and related security service occupations being shifted away from retail and corporate offices. 
  • Candidates must typically possess a valid security guard license. A valid driver's license is often required, and first aid training and a firearm license are considered assets.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 550 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): 69%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%

QuebecModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Quebec:

  • Approximately 32,050 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): 64%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 79% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 57% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 610 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): 64%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 430 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): 60%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 2,990 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): 64%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Centre-du-Québec 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 490 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): 46%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 1,120 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): 57%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 930 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): 35%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 720 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%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 270 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): 63%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 1,770 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): 55%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 1,970 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): 56%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 18,370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 950 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): 53%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 18,370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 5,080 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): 63%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 35%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


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

  • Approximately 2,400 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): 65%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupation depends on the protection needs of governments, businesses, and the public.   

Some of the employment opportunities should come from employee turnover due to working conditions that are specific to this occupation (work schedule and staff intervening in urgent and difficult situations).    

Increasing economic insecurity and homelessness are enhancing the sense of insecurity and stimulating demand for security services in establishments, such as shopping malls, office buildings and health care and social services facilities.          

The occupation will continue to be affected by technological advances in surveillance and control (alarm and video surveillance systems), which reduce the intensity of labour needs and make the job more complex and specialized.     

While job prospects for this occupation are moderate across the province, they will be very limited in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions.    

 


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 890 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): 49%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

OntarioModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Ontario 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.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Ontario:

  • Approximately 40,300 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): 66%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 59% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 3,090 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): 61%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 1,080 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): 64%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 2,540 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): 60%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the London 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.

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

  • Approximately 1,920 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): 73%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

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

  • Approximately 710 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): 61%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Northeast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 1,430 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): 53%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

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%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Ottawa 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 5,570 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): 63%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 470 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): 51%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Toronto 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.

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

  • Approximately 21,310 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): 74%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 1,400 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): 64%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%

ManitobaLimited

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Manitoba 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Heightened concern about safety and loss prevention in Manitoba businesses and community spaces has led to increased hiring. 
  • Several institutions announced increased security protocols in 2023, including the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Transit, The Red River Exhibition, Millenium Library, and Health Sciences Centre. In 2024, the Province announced it would be hiring 105 new institutional safety officers for five hospitals in Winnipeg, Brandon, and Selkirk. 
  • According to one union representing Manitoba security guards, more than 100 members lost out on work in 2024 due to a backlog in the license renewal process managed by the Province. Between 8,000 and 9,000 licensing applications for security guards are reviewed annually, up from about 6,000 four years ago.


Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 4,100 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): 53%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 62% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 77% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 23% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Interlake region:

  • Approximately 160 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): 42%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

The employment outlook will be very limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the North 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 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%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Parklands 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Parklands 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%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

The employment outlook will be very limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many 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 Southeast region:

  • Approximately 150 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): 57%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 17%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 200 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): 64%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 2,930 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): 64%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

SaskatchewanModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 2,750 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): 53%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 7%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 57% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 73% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 27% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 19% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

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

  • Approximately 830 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): 48%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

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

  • Approximately 830 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): 48%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 860 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): 64%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%

The employment outlook will be very good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

  • Approximately 740 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): 63%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Security guards and related security service occupations in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 120 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): 48%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 28%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

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

  • Approximately 310 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): 53%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

AlbertaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Alberta:

  • Approximately 10,700 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): 66%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 56% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 73% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 27% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 56%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 920 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): 56%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

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

  • Approximately 3,960 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): 63%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 370 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): 51%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 3,730 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): 73%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 760 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): 69%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

  • Approximately 530 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): 82%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 860 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): 67%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

British ColumbiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment opportunities may increase as businesses and organization seek enhanced public safety and asset protection.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 14,750 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): 67%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 75% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 54% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 420 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): 63%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 210 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): 47%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 20%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 19%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 10,110 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): 71%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Nechako region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Nechako region:

  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 53%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%

The employment outlook will be limited for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Coast region:

  • Approximately 370 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): 53%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

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

  • Approximately 180 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): 66%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 1,440 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): 71%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 2,240 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): 56%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Yukon TerritoryGood

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Yukon 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Yukon:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 51%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 24%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
    • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 76% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 24% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 56% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 79% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • Women: 21% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Northwest TerritoriesModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Northwest Territories for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Slightly increasing crime rates may increase demand for this occupation in the Northwest Territories. Total property crime increased from 285 incidents per 1000 people in 2022 to 302 per 1000 people in 2023 according to the Government of Northwest Territories (2024).

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

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 51%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 24%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
    • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 79% compared to 88% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • 65% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 69% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 31% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

NunavutModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Nunavut for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Nunavut's 2024-2025 Budget includes an additional $3 million to improve security at the territory's health centres. This funding may lead to increased employment opportunities within this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in Nunavut:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 51%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 24%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
    • Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 87% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations
  • 53% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 83% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 17% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 48% compared to 37% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

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