Job prospects Chef in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chefs" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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 Chefs in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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.
There are a moderate 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 Chefs in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 72%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology