Security guards and related security service occupations in Ottawa

The employment outlook will be Moderate for security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 security guards and related security service occupations in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 4,130 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): 57%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%