Job prospects Wedding Cake Decorator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bakers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Bakers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Bakers (NOC 63202) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Bakers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 35%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 26%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

Learn more

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: