Job prospects Chef near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Chefs near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Chefs (NOC 62200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Chefs in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 8,550 people work in this occupation.
• Chefs mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 81%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology