Job prospects Cook in the Halifax Region
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 December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
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 Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Halifax 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.
- 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%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Cooks across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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