Job prospects Apprentice Cook in the Halifax Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cooks" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Cooks in the Halifax Region. There were far 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in the Halifax region:

Approximately 3,130 people work in this occupation.
Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 76%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology