Job prospects Barber in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Hairstylists and barbers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the population to grow by 7.8% by 2025, driving up the demand for hairstylists and barbers.

Here are some key facts about Hairstylists and barbers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology