Bakers in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie

The employment outlook will be Limited for bakers (NOC 63202) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 42%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 24%