Sheriffs and bailiffs

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Very good for sheriffs and bailiffs (NOC 43200) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several 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 sheriffs and bailiffs in Saskatchewan: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Sheriffs and bailiffs mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 44%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%Legal services (NAICS 5411): 11%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6% 89% of sheriffs and bailiffs work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 57% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 42% 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: 41% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Good for sheriffs and bailiffs (NOC 43200) 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.Several 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 sheriffs and bailiffs in Alberta: Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Sheriffs and bailiffs mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 80%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%Legal services (NAICS 5411): 7% 85% of sheriffs and bailiffs work all year, while 15% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 87% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 13% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Good for sheriffs and bailiffs (NOC 43200) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Recruitment for sheriffs and bailiffs remains challenging.  Provincial incentives aimed at increasing recruitment and retention by combating workplace safety and other staffing issues were implemented in 2023.  Public safety remains an important issue to many in the province.  Bail reform legislation could increase the demand for this occupation.Here are some key facts about sheriffs and bailiffs in British Columbia: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Sheriffs and bailiffs mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 70%Legal services (NAICS 5411): 11%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9% 85% of sheriffs and bailiffs work all year, while 15% 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: 82% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 18% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations