Job prospects Pastry Maker in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bakers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bakers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

Here are some key facts about Bakers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 1,780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 35%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 26%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology