Job prospects Probation Officer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

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 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 54%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 46%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology