Canada’s foodservice industry labour force

As one of Canada’s largest private-sector employers, the foodservice industry is projected to see continued growth in its labour force over the next decade. With particularly large gains expected in the number of part-time workers, here’s a look at how some of the industry numbers add up.

• 1,165,700 Number of employees in the restaurant industry in 2013 
• 1,390,000 Projected number of employees in the restaurant industry by 2023
• 224,000 Potential increase in employment over the next 10 years
• Newfoundland & Labrador +6.2% Province with the largest increase in restaurant employment in 2013 over 2012
• Nova Scotia -6.3% Province with the largest decrease in restaurant employment in 2013 over 2012
• +39,500 Increase in restaurant jobs in 2013 in Canada
• +7,600 Increase in restaurant jobs in 2012 in Canada

• 42% Share of restaurant units with less than five employees