Job prospects Nutrition Specialist in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Dietitians and nutritionists" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Dietitians and nutritionists in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Dietitians and nutritionists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology