Security guards and related security service occupations in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for security guards and related security service occupations (NOC 64410) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,690 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): 61%