Job prospects Food Counter Attendant in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region over the past few years (2020-2022) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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.

The Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain House economic region is heavily reliant on tourism. The region is likely to continue to be a top tourist destination, driving up the need to fill related occupations. Moreover, the region had the highest job vacancy rate among economic regions in the province over the first half of 2023, indicating that there are job postings that are going unfilled.

Here are some key facts about Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 76%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology