Job prospects Baker, Specialty Foods in the Annapolis Valley Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Bakers in the Annapolis Valley Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Bakers (NOC 63202) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Bakers in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 43%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 38%
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology