Job prospects Food Counter Attendant in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Ottawa Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 13,750 people work in this occupation.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 74%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology