Job prospects Probation Officer in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Probation and parole officers and related occupations" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Probation and parole officers and related occupations in the Edmonton Region. 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many 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 Probation and parole officers in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 54%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 46%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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