Job prospects Cook in the Cariboo Region
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "cook" was moved from the group Cooks (NOC 6322) to the group Cooks (NOC 63200).
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cooks" in the Cariboo Region or Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
The prospect of finding work in this occupation was good over the past few years (2019-2021). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Cooks (NOC 6322) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several 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 Cariboo region:
- Approximately 1,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 75%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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