Correctional service officers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) 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.
• Not many 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.

Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,730 people work in this occupation.
• Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 56%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%