Job prospects Baker near Saanich (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bakers" 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 Bakers near Saanich (BC). 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 Bakers (NOC 63202) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 1,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 45%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 35%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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