Job prospects Barber in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Hairstylists and barbers" in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Hairstylists and barbers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Hairstylists and barbers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 320 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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