Job prospects Cook near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), the labour market was balanced for Cooks near Saanich (BC). 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cooks (NOC 6322) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Strong growth in food services is supported by the removal of pandemic-related restrictions.
• Demand for workers is expected to exceed supply in the near term.

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

• Approximately 5,200 people work in this occupation.
• Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 68%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology