Job prospects Baker near Edmonton (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bakers" near Edmonton (AB) or Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2019-2021), the labour market was balanced for Bakers near Edmonton (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Bakers (NOC 6332) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 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 several 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 Bakers in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,530 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 45%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 33%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 19%

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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