Job prospects Head Baker in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bakers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 limited for Bakers (NOC 63202) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 57%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 37%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology