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

Published September 24, 2025

Regional Report – Bakery Winnipeg

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Report Introduction

A critical Labour Market Information (LMI) regional profile of the Winnipeg, Manitoba 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:

The profile focuses on the Winnipeg region, a large commercial hub located in Central Manitoba, which accounts for approximately 71% of bakery processing facilities in the province.

Key intelligence for industry stakeholders includes:

Critical Hiring Forecast: An estimated 590 new hires will be required for the regional bakery processing industry by the end of 2030.
Growth-Driven Demand: A significant 78% of this requirement is driven by sector growth.
High-Demand Occupations: The largest proportion of new workers needed will be within the trades (39%) (including bakers and chefs) and management, finance, sales, and administration occupations (31%).
Labour Market Alert: The sector is expected to face greater challenges in recruitment and retention (Rank 3: Greater Tightness) throughout the upcoming decade, particularly after 2025.