Job prospects Peace Officer in the Cariboo Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Police officers (except commissioned)" in the Cariboo Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Police officers (except commissioned) in the Cariboo Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 42100) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Police officers (except commissioned) in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Police officers (except commissioned) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Police officers (except commissioned) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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