Job prospects Dishwasher in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 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 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 5,000 people work in this occupation.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 71%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology