Job prospects Cook, Third in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Cooks in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 moderate for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
• Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 66%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology