Job prospects Specialist Chef in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chefs" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 3,040 people work in this occupation.
  • Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 78%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Chefs across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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