Job prospects Bread Baker in the Halifax Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bakers" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Bakers in the Halifax Region. There were 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Bakers (NOC 63202) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 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.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Bakers in the Halifax region:

Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 49%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 27%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology