Job prospects Security Agent in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Security guards and related security service occupations in the Southern Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology