Chefs in Ottawa

The employment outlook will be Limited for chefs (NOC 62200) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about chefs in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 2,030 people work in this occupation.
• Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 79%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%