Regional Report - Bakery Calgary - Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)

Published September 24, 2025

Regional Report – Bakery Calgary

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Report Introduction

A critical Labour Market Information (LMI) regional profile of the Calgary, Alberta bakery processing industry. This report is one in a series designed to provide readers with detailed information and a better understanding of the local bakery processing industry.

Insights in This Report:

This essential report provides detailed information and a better understanding of the local sector, focusing on Calgary, a large commercial hub that accounts for approximately 40% of the bakery processing facilities in Alberta.

Key findings for industry leaders and stakeholders include:

Critical Hiring Forecast: An estimated 770 new hires will be required for the regional bakery processing industry by the end of 2030.
Growth-Driven Demand: A significant 90% of this hiring requirement is driven by sector growth.
High-Demand Occupations: The largest need for new workers will be in the trades occupations (39%) and management, finance, sales, and administration occupations (36%).
Labour Market Tightness: The industry is expected to face greater challenges in recruitment and retention throughout the upcoming decade, although recruitment challenges are expected to remain similar to current experience (Rank 2: Normal Tightness) for much of the period.