NOC 2021 · 63202 · TEER 3
NOC 63202: Bakers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Bakers prepare bread, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies in retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments. They are employed in bakeries, supermarkets, catering companies, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions, or they may be self-employed. Bakers who are supervisors are included in this unit group. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 3
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$17.50 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 63202 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: eligible occupationNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 63202 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 63202 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
- Bake mixed doughs and batters
- Frost and decorate cakes or other baked goods
- Ensure quality of products meets established standards
- Draw up production schedule to determine type and quantity of goods to produce
- Purchase baking supplies
- May oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
- May hire, train and supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- baker
- baker apprentice
- bakery supervisor
- bread baker
- head baker
All 36 job titles in NOC 63202
- apprentice baker - retail
- bagel baker
- bagel maker
- baker
- baker - retail
- baker apprentice
- bakery bench hand
- bakery supervisor
- bakery supervisor - retail
- biscuit baker
- bread baker
- bread baker - retail
- cake and pastry decorator - retail
- cake baker - retail
- cake decorator
- cake decorator - retail
- cake icer
- chocolate maker
- donut baker
- donut maker
- French pastry baker - retail
- grocery store baker
- hand icer - bakery
- head baker
- head baker - retail
- hospital baker
- hotel baker
- junior baker
- muffin baker
- muffin maker
- pastry decorator
- pastry decorator - retail
- pastry maker
- specialty foods baker
- specialty foods baker - retail
- wedding cake decorator
Also includes: chocolate maker.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program for bakers or completion of a college or other program for bakers or several years of commercial baking experience is usually required.
- On-the-job training may be provided.
- Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified bakers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
- The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 63202 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.00 | $17.50 | $24.81 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $16.00 | $19.27 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $16.50 | $17.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $16.50 | $25.70 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $16.50 | $20.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $17.80 | $24.12 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $17.60 | $22.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $16.50 | $23.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $18.00 | $24.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $18.00 | $24.04 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $27.85 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Nova Scotia.
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for bakers (NOC 63202) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
The job market for bakers is balanced but active, with many opportunities arising due to turnover and a large number of jobseekers ready to fill them. Many bakers are employed by supermarkets, though the number of smaller independently owned bakeries in the province has increased in recent years, providing jobseekers with more variety and choice with respect to working conditions.
The Nova Scotia Community College offers a baking and pastry arts program. However, it is not uncommon to find employers willing to train jobseekers—especially supermarkets.
Here are some key facts about bakers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 40%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 26%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 63% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 37% compared to 18% for all occupations
56% of bakers work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
10% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 34% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 66% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 19% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for bakers (NOC 63202) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Baking positions in limited-service restaurants are considered entry-level as they often do not require specialized knowledge, training, or experience. The high incidence of part-time work and a relatively young workforce in some sectors will likely create more opportunities due to higher levels of staff turnover, especially in lower skill positions.
Here are some key facts about bakers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 41%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 22%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 77% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
53% of bakers work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
8% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 33% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 67% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for bakers (NOC 63202) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about bakers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 40%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 26%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 26%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 82% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
59% of bakers work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
12% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 30% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 70% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 16% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for bakers (NOC 63202) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about bakers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 32%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 30%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 69% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 31% compared to 16% for all occupations
54% of bakers work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
5% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 34% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 66% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 22% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for bakers (NOC 63202) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about bakers in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 45%
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 34%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 15%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 66% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations
56% of bakers work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
8% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 34% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 66% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for bakers (NOC 63202) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about bakers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 37%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 30%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 22%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 70% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations
62% of bakers work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
15% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 34% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 66% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for bakers (NOC 63202) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about bakers in Alberta:
Approximately 4,050 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 35%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 34%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 21%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 66% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 34% compared to 20% for all occupations
55% of bakers work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
11% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 33% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 67% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 18% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for bakers (NOC 63202) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about bakers in Quebec:
Approximately 5,650 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 40%
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 30%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 19%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 70% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 30% compared to 18% for all occupations
56% of bakers work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
10% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 42% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 57% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 24% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 26% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for bakers (NOC 63202) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing
Grocery stores
Restaurants and caterers
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Growing activities for manufacturers of baked goods
Employee turnover may lead to some job openings in limited-service restaurants where lower entry requirements, and a younger workforce are more common
However, consumer spending in restaurants is expected to be constrained due to economic uncertainty
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
There are two voluntary skilled trades associated with this occupation in Ontario, named, Baker, and Baker-Pâtissier
Skill requirements can vary by place of work:
Limited-service restaurants do not usually require formal training or experience
Bakeries, full-service restaurants grocery stores, hotels and other food service providers may require formal training and related experience
Manufacturers of baked goods may require training and experience in food processing.
Here are some key facts about bakers in Ontario:
Approximately 11,250 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 38%
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 27%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 26%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 61% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 39% compared to 19% for all occupations
52% of bakers work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
11% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 35% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 65% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 20% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for bakers (NOC 63202) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Consumer spending and behavior influence establishments and services.
Institutions, like hospitals, care homes, and school and business cafeterias provide a more stable demand.
The food services industry is characterized by entry-level positions and high employee turnover.
Key trends for this occupation include contactless ordering and payment, artificial intelligence (AI) used to analyze data for and inventory management and waste reduction, kitchen automation for repetitive tasks, and delivery-centred ghost kitchens.
Here are some key facts about bakers in British Columbia:
Approximately 5,850 people work in this occupation.
Bakers mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 40%
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 32%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 19%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 71% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
55% of bakers work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
11% of bakers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 34% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 66% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 63202 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 6Sales and service occupationsBroad Category
- 63Occupations in sales and servicesMajor Group
- 632Occupations in servicesSub-major Group
- 6320Cooks, butchers and bakersMinor Group
- 63202Bakers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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