A critical Labour Market Information (LMI) regional profile of the Vancouver, British Columbia 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.
This essential report provides detailed information and a better understanding of the local sector, which is a commercial hub in Southern British Columbia and accounts for approximately 53% of the bakery processing facilities in the province.
Key intelligence for industry leaders and stakeholders includes:
• Critical Hiring Forecast: It is estimated that 2,106 new hires will be required for the Vancouver regional bakery processing industry by the end of 2030.
• Growth-Driven Demand: Anticipated industry growth accounts for a significant 85% of these total new hire requirements.
• In-Demand Occupations: The largest need for new workers will be in the trades occupations (43%) and management, finance, sales, and administration (41%).
• Labour Market Stability: Recruitment and retention challenges are expected to remain similar throughout the decade, maintaining a normal level of labour market tightness (Rank 2) after 2024.
