Correctional service officers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) 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 correctional service officers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation. Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 55%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 39% 82% of correctional service officers work all year, while 18% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 62% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 38% 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: 15% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 94%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6% 71% of correctional service officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 73% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 27% 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: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) 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.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Correctional service officers are employed by various levels of government. Successful completion of post-secondary education relating to corrections, law enforcement, criminology, policing, or a related field may be required.To be employed by federal institutions, candidates must successfully complete the Correctional Service of Canada training course.Candidates are usually expected to meet certain physical requirements (agility, strength, fitness, etc.).Employers require candidates who are first aid certified and who have completed CPR training.A valid driver's license may be required. Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in New Brunswick: Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation. Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 64%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 30% 88% of correctional service officers work all year, while 12% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 21% 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: 15% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 65% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a