Job prospects Unit Supervisor - Food Services near Canmore (AB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Food service supervisors near Canmore (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Food service supervisors (NOC 62020) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

The Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain House economic region is heavily reliant on tourism. The region is likely to continue to be a top tourist destination, driving up the need to fill related occupations. Moreover, the region had the highest job vacancy rate among economic regions in the province over the first half of 2023, indicating that there are job postings that are going unfilled.

Here are some key facts about Food service supervisors in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 1,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Food service supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 89%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology