Job prospects Correctional Officer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Correctional service officers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Correctional service officers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Correctional service officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 1,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 46%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology