Job prospects Barber near Saanich (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Hairstylists and barbers" near Saanich (BC) 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 Hairstylists and barbers near Saanich (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several 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.

Here are some key facts about Hairstylists and barbers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 2,020 people work in this occupation.
  • Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Hairstylists and barbers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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