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Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Nova Scotia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.There is presently a large number of openings for security guards, so prospects are good for individuals interested in working in this occupation. Applicants may find that wages being offered vary significantly across job postings, and that there are many casual and on-call opportunities. Some employers require training and/or certification, which is not always recognized by other employers in the sector. A license may be required for some positions, as would access to transportation.Here are some key facts about security guards and related security service occupations in Nova Scotia: Approximately 3,250 people work in this occupation. Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614 and 5617): 63%Universities (NAICS 6113): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations57% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 42% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 78% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 22% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Yukon

The employment outlook will be Good for security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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.The crime rate per 100,000 people in the Yukon was the third highest in Canada in 2024, making security a significant issue in the territory (Statistics Canada, 2025).Here are some key facts about security guards and related security service occupations in Yukon: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 51%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 24%Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 76% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 24% compared to 16% for all occupations56% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 43% 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 38 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 49% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 51% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The majority of opportunities for security guards and related security service occupations will arise due to turnover, which is relatively high due to difficult working conditions, including irregular working hours and sometimes hostile environments. Opportunities tend to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some job openings will be temporary. The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little formal education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation. The rise of e-commerce and remote work may lead to employment for security guards and related security service occupations being shifted away from retail and corporate offices.  Candidates must typically possess a valid security guard license. A valid driver’s license is often required, and first aid training and a firearm license are considered assets.Here are some key facts about security guards and related security service occupations in New Brunswick: Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation. Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 51%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations56% of security guards and related security service occupations work all year, while 44% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of security guards and related security service occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations