Job prospects Hairstylist Apprentice near Rouyn-Noranda (QC)

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Hairstylists and barbers near Rouyn-Noranda (QC) over the past few years (2020-2022) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on disposable household income and consumer preferences.

Consumer demand for these services has picked up since health measures were lifted.

However, inflation reduces household purchasing power and creates uncertainty for consumers when planning their spending and savings. Consequently, households are more cautious in their consumption choices. This may have a relative impact on the demand for this profession.

In addition, hair salons are facing a shortage of staff, particularly due to career changes during the pandemic and a decrease in enrolment in training courses leading to this occupation.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in the Laurentides and Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean regions.

Here are some key facts about Hairstylists and barbers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology