Ministers of religion conduct religious services and provide spiritual and moral guidance. Parole officers monitor criminal offenders released from prison to serve the remainder of their sentences in the community. This occupational group also includes probation officers and classification officers in correctional institutions. Education, Training and Experience People in this group usually require a bachelor's degree in their area of work. Some require a master's or doctoral degree in a specific or related discipline.
Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
They usually need supervised practical experience. Some must complete provincial exams and have provincial certificates and membership in their professional associations. The proportion of part-time workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of self-employed workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of women in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years.