NOC 2021 · 43201 · TEER 3
NOC 43201: Correctional service officers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Correctional service officers guard offenders and detainees and maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention. Primary workers develop women offender's correctional plan and work with other service officers in the correctional team. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments. Correctional service officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 3
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$36.15 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 43201 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 43201 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 43201 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:
- Observe conduct and behaviour of offenders and detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes
- Supervise offenders during work assignments, meals and recreation periods
- Patrol assigned area and report any problems to supervisor
- Conduct security checks and scanning of visitors, inmates and their cells, working areas and recreational activity areas
- Observe behaviour of offenders and prepare reports
- Escort detainees in transit and during temporary leaves
- Prepare admission, program, release, transfer and other reports
- May supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers
- May develop offenders' correctional plan and facilitate their participation in reintegration programs in collaboration with psychologists, behavioral counsellors, parole officers and others.
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
- correctional facility guard
- correctional officers supervisor
- correctional service officer
- primary worker/kimisinaw - correctional service
- prison guard
All 25 job titles in NOC 43201
- convict guard
- correctional facility guard
- correctional institution guard
- correctional institution head matron
- correctional officer
- correctional officers supervisor
- correctional service officer
- correctional services unit supervisor
- corrections officer
- detention attendant
- detention guard
- escort - correctional services
- head correctional officer
- head matron - correctional service
- institution guard - correctional service
- jail guard
- jailer
- matron - correctional service
- penal institution guard
- penitentiary guard
- primary worker - correctional service
- primary worker/kimisinaw - correctional service
- prison guard
- prison officer
- reformatory guard
Also includes: detention attendant.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Post-secondary education in correctional services, police studies or criminology is required in New Brunswick, Quebec, Alberta and Prince Edward Island.
- Correctional officer recruits must successfully complete the Correctional Service of Canada training course to be employed by federal institutions.
- Correctional officer recruits are usually required to complete a basic training course to be employed by provincial/territorial institutions.
- Physical agility, strength and fitness requirements must be met.
- Correctional service supervisors require experience as a correctional service officer.
- First aid certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training are usually required.
Additional information
- Primary workers are the primary daily contact for women offenders.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 43201 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 | $28.85 | $36.15 | $46.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.68 | $32.00 | $39.84 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $25.38 | $33.00 | $43.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.64 | $34.00 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $24.04 | $34.00 | $42.79 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $31.25 | $38.98 | $47.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $29.43 | $39.00 | $48.08 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $29.14 | $37.00 | $43.75 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $30.00 | $35.00 | $45.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $27.00 | $36.00 | $46.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $32.00 | $36.00 | $48.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $25.10 | $41.78 | $54.87 | Small Area Estimation, 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 Nova Scotia.
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) 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 correctional service officers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 55%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 39%
82% of correctional service officers work all year, while 18% 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 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 62% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 38% 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: 15% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.
Media reports of difficulties filling vacancies in the corrections system have arisen, as a considerable number of people have recently retired or left this line of work. To add people to the workforce, the provincial government is making efforts to attract people into its Recruit Training Program. This would include the required completion of the Correctional Officer Certificate program at the Atlantic Police Academy in Prince Edward Island. Furthermore, plans to build a new 395-bed adult correction facility has been approved with a completion date of 2029. The project will employ 25 new correctional officers.
Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 75%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 9%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
74% of correctional service officers work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 77% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 23% 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: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in Prince Edward Island 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.
Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 94%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
71% of correctional service officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 73% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 27% 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: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) 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.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Correctional service officers are employed by various levels of government.
Successful completion of post-secondary education relating to corrections, law enforcement, criminology, policing, or a related field may be required.
To be employed by federal institutions, candidates must successfully complete the Correctional Service of Canada training course.
Candidates are usually expected to meet certain physical requirements (agility, strength, fitness, etc.).
Employers require candidates who are first aid certified and who have completed CPR training.
A valid driver's license may be required.
Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.
Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 64%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 30%
88% of correctional service officers work all year, while 12% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 79% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 21% 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: 15% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 65% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many 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 correctional service officers in Quebec:
Approximately 3,950 people work in this occupation.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 49%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 47%
83% of correctional service officers work all year, while 17% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 63% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 37% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 51% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Majority employed in public administration, mainly by the provincial government
The federal government accounts for the second highest share
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
The level of job creation usually depends on public sector spending in correctional facilities
Funding allocated to strengthen the capacity in correctional institutions, should add opportunities for these professionals during the forecast period
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
Basic requirements for entry into the occupation include completion of provincial:
Examinations such as the Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants (FITCO)
Corrections Foundational Training program
What other information will I find helpful?
Individuals employed in designated French Language Services (FLS) positions must be able to perform their duties in English and French; advanced level oral skills in French are required.
Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in Ontario:
Approximately 7,900 people work in this occupation.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 55%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 40%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
86% of correctional service officers work all year, while 14% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 69% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 31% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Not many 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 correctional service officers in Manitoba:
Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 71%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%
82% of correctional service officers work all year, while 18% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 71% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) 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.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Job growth for this occupation depends mainly on the occupancy rate of corrections facilities and government budget allocations for corrections.
Completion of major expansion at the Saskatoon correctional center with the addition of 312 beds should sustain and possibly add new jobs for this occupation.
Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the Prince Albert and Saskatoon region, but job prospects are strongest in Prince Albert region.
Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 61%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 34%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
78% of correctional service officers work all year, while 22% 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: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 40% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) 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.
Not many 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 correctional service officers in Alberta:
Approximately 3,150 people work in this occupation.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 49%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 46%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
79% of correctional service officers work all year, while 21% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 72% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) 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.
Not many 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 correctional service officers in British Columbia:
Approximately 3,050 people work in this occupation.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 45%
Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 45%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
78% of correctional service officers work all year, while 22% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 70% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 30% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
ModerateNunavut
The employment outlook will be Moderate for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Most correctional service officers in Nunavut work at the Isumaqsunngittukuvik Young Offenders Facility, the Nunavut Women's Correctional Centre, the Aaqqigiarvik Correctional Healing Facility, or at the Rankin Inlet Healing Facility.
Nunavut Corrections provides seven weeks of paid training and career development for newly hired workers in this occupation.
The crime rate per 100,000 people in Nunavut was the second highest in Canada in 2024, making corrections a significant issue in the territory
Statistics Canada, 2025
).
Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in Nunavut:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 88% compared to 87% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
65% of correctional service officers work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 65% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 35% 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: 50% compared to 22% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 15% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
LimitedNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Limited for correctional service officers (NOC 43201) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
Most correctional service officers in the Northwest Territories work at the North Slave Correctional Complex in Yellowknife, the South Mackenzie Correctional Centre in Hay River or the Fort Smith Correctional Complex.
The men's unit at the Fort Smith Correctional Complex will be closed at the end of fiscal year 2024-2025. This planned closure will impact employees in this occupation.
The crime rate per 100,000 people in the Northwest Territories was the highest in Canada in 2024, making corrections a significant issue in the territory (
Statistics Canada, 2025
).
Here are some key facts about correctional service officers in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Correctional service officers mainly work in the following sectors:
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 93% compared to 88% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
83% of correctional service officers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 35% 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: 36% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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 43201 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
NOC 43201: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 4Occupations in education, law and social, community and government servicesBroad Category
- 43Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protectionMajor Group
- 432Assisting occupations in legal and public protectionSub-major Group
- 4320Assisting occupations in legal and public protectionMinor Group
- 43201Correctional service 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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