NOC 2021 · 41311 · TEER 1
NOC 41311: Probation and parole officers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Probation officers monitor the conduct and behaviour of criminal offenders serving probation terms and serving sentences of two years less a day. They are employed by provincial governments. Parole officers monitor the reintegration of criminal offenders serving the remainder of sentences on conditional release and individuals that are subject to a long-term supervision order. They also assess inmates and develop rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders who are incarcerated in correctional facilities. They are employed by federal and provincial governments. Both probation and parole officers work in the community and in correctional facilities including young offender's correctional facilities.
TEER
TEER 1
Usually needs a university degree
Median wage (Canada)
$40.35 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 41311 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 41311 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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NOC 41311 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems and develop suitable rehabilitation programs
- Prepare reports for the recommendation of security level, penitentiary placement, type of incarceration and types of interventions considered most beneficial for the rehabilitation of the inmates
- Interview offenders, police, family, friends, school authorities and employers to prepare pre-sentence reports and assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community
- Plan rehabilitation programs with inmates, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives
- Refer inmates and offenders to community and social service programs, as required
- Supervise the terms of a probation order and attend court
- Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans
- Recommend remedial action or initiate court action when terms of probation or parole are violated
- Attend court proceedings to provide expert testimony on an inmate's case as well as detention and dangerous offenders status court rulings
- May perform administrative duties and supervise support staff
- May participate in policy development.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- parole officer
- probation officer
All 6 job titles in NOC 41311
- classification counsellor - corrections
- clemency officer - corrections
- parole officer
- parole supervisor
- probation and parole officer
- probation officer
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in social work, criminology, psychology, sociology or other related social science discipline is required.
- A master's degree in social work, criminology, psychology or other related social science discipline may be required.
Additional information
- Progression to correctional service management positions is possible with additional training or experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 41311 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.39 | $40.35 | $56.25 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $28.67 | $40.84 | $49.38 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.67 | $40.84 | $49.38 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $28.67 | $40.00 | $49.38 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $32.11 | $45.28 | $57.81 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $31.25 | $38.97 | $48.39 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $31.24 | $42.03 | $53.94 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $29.31 | $39.64 | $51.86 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $32.59 | $43.62 | $52.46 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $36.05 | $43.41 | $49.65 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in New Brunswick, Alberta.
GoodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in New Brunswick 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.
Probation and parole officers working in New Brunswick are employed by the federal and provincial government.
Candidates generally require a degree in social work, criminology, psychology, sociology, or other related social science discipline.
Knowledge of applicable legislation, conflict management practices and rehabilitation programs is considered an asset.
Candidates should have communication skills, as probation and parole officers must work with inmates during the process of developing suitable rehabilitation programs.
Candidate will also be required to undergo a criminal record check.
Opportunities will be greater in the province’s larger urban centres of (Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John), as these areas are more densely populated.
Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.
Here are some key facts about probation and parole officers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 51%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 49%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
86% of probation and parole officers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 92% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
GoodAlberta
The employment outlook will be Good for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in Alberta 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 Alberta:
Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 48%
88% of probation and parole officers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 28% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 71% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 74% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
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 Nova Scotia:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 56%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 8%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 30% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 70% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 71% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
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 Quebec:
Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 52%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 44%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
79% of probation and parole officers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 14% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 86% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 83% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
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 Ontario:
Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
Probation and parole officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 67%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 30%
90% of probation and parole officers work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 77% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 83% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Manitoba:
Approximately 300 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): 53%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 33% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 67% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 84% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in Saskatchewan 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 Saskatchewan:
Approximately 350 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): 66%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 34%
83% of probation and parole officers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 21% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 79% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 91% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for probation and parole officers (NOC 41311) in British Columbia 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 British Columbia:
Approximately 900 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): 67%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
87% of probation and parole officers work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 31% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 69% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 86% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 41311 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
Same occupation group
Police investigators and probation officers
Questions
NOC 41311: common questions
What is the NOC code for probation and parole officers?
What TEER category is NOC 41311?
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Is NOC 41311 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 41311 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 4Occupations in education, law and social, community and government servicesBroad Category
- 41Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government servicesMajor Group
- 413Professional occupations in social and community servicesSub-major Group
- 4131Police investigators and probation officersMinor Group
- 41311Probation and parole officers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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