Job prospects Security Agent in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Security guards and related security service occupations in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Security guards and related security service occupations in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 860 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): 67%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology