Job prospects Armed Security Guard near Ottawa (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Security guards and related security service occupations near Ottawa (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 5,570 people work in this occupation.
• Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 63%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology