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

Published September 24, 2025

Regional Report – Bakery Montreal

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Report Introduction

A critical Labour Market Information (LMI) regional profile of the Montreal, Quebec 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:

It highlights that the Montreal region is a large commercial hub located in Eastern Quebec, accounting for approximately 52% of the bakery processing facilities in Quebec.

Key findings include:

A forecast requiring 2,650 new hires for the regional bakery processing industry by the end of 2030.
Anticipated growth will account for 78% of these new hire requirements.
The largest need for new workers will be in management, finance, sales, and administration (38%), followed by trades (33%).
The industry is expected to face greater challenges in recruitment and retention (a Rank 3 tightness rating) throughout the upcoming decade.

This document provides critical intelligence for industry stakeholders, covering demographic and socio-economic characteristics, the regional labour force, and the specific workforce outlook.