Job prospects Armed Security Guard near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Security guards and related security service occupations near Halifax (NS). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 2,260 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): 77%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology