Job prospects Baker, Specialty Foods - Retail in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bakers in the Avalon Peninsula 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 Bakers (NOC 63202) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Bakers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 34%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology