Job prospects Hairdresser Apprentice in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Hairstylists and barbers" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Hairstylists and barbers in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on disposable household income and consumer preferences.

Population growth should create more customers.

Population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.  

However, inflation, interest rates that remain high and the increase in the cost of housing, particularly rental costs, are eroding household purchasing power. In their consumption choices, these households can arbitrate against the demand for hair services. This may have a downwards impact on the demand for this profession. 


Here are some key facts about Hairstylists and barbers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 1,340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Hairstylists and barbers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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