Job prospects Barista near Ottawa (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations" near Ottawa (ON) 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 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations near Ottawa (ON). 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 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

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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