Job prospects Hand Icer - Bakery in the Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bakers" in the Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Bakers in the Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Bakers (NOC 63202) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 Bakers in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 55%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 31%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 14%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Bakers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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