Job prospects Armed Security Guard near St. John's (NL)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Security guards and related security service occupations near St. John's (NL). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology