Probation and parole officers

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Good for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Probation and parole officers working in New Brunswick are employed by the federal and provincial government.Candidates generally require a degree in social work, criminology, psychology, sociology, or other related social science discipline.Knowledge of applicable legislation, conflict management practices and rehabilitation programs is considered an asset.Candidates should have communication skills, as probation and parole officers must work with inmates during the process of developing suitable rehabilitation programs.Candidate will also be required to undergo a criminal record check.Opportunities will be greater in the province’s larger urban centres of (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), as these areas are more densely populated.Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.Here are some key facts about probation and parole officers in New Brunswick: Approximately 600 people work in this occupation. Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 51%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 49% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations86% of probation and parole officers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 92% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Good for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about probation and parole officers in Alberta: Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 48% 88% of probation and parole officers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 28% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 71% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 74% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.A moderate number of 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 Nova Scotia: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 56%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%Social assistance (NAICS 624): 8% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 30% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 70% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 71% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 10% for all occupations