Job prospects Cook near Edmonton (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cooks" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Cooks near Edmonton (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 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.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

The accommodation and food services industry had the highest job vacancy rate among industries in the province over the first half of 2023, indicating that there are employment opportunities going unfilled. That, coupled with moderate employment growth expected over through to 2025 contributes to the overall positive outlook for this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 5,750 people work in this occupation.
  • Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 82%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

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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