Job prospects Baker near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bakers" near Vancouver (BC) 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

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour surplus for Bakers near Vancouver (BC). There were more workers available than job openings 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Bakers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 3,410 people work in this occupation.
  • Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 56%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 13%

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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