Job prospects Security Agent in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Security guards and related security service occupations in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology