Job prospects Correctional Service Officer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Correctional service officers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Correctional service officers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Correctional service officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 2,040 people work in this occupation.
  • Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 62%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 30%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Correctional service officers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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