Job prospects Security Agent in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Security guards and related security service occupations in the Kootenay Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 47%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 20%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 19%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology