Probation and parole officers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about probation and parole officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 59%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 41%