Security guards and related security service occupations in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about security guards and related security service occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 10,030 people work in this occupation.
• Security guards and related security service occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 70%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%