Job prospects Cook, Third in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cooks" in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw 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 Cooks in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 52%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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