Job prospects Armed Security Guard in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• The majority of opportunities for security guards and related security service occupations will arise due to turnover, which is relatively high due to difficult working conditions, including irregular working hours and sometimes hostile environments. Opportunities tend to be higher during the tourist season. As a result, some job openings will be temporary.
• The labour pool consists of three very different groups: young people with little formal education; candidates for whom it is a second career; and individuals who have had training in security and apply for employment in this occupation.
• The rise of e-commerce and remote work may lead to employment for security guards and related security service occupations being shifted away from retail and corporate offices. 
• Candidates must typically possess a valid security guard license. A valid driver's license is often required, and first aid training and a firearm license are considered assets.

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

• Approximately 170 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): 42%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology