Job prospects Cook, Third in the Fredericton–Oromocto

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cooks" in the Fredericton–Oromocto 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 Fredericton–Oromocto. 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 Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many 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.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 64%
- Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 10%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology