Job prospects Hand Shellfish Processor - Fish And Seafood Processing near Saint John (NB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Fish and seafood plant workers near Saint John (NB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Fish and seafood plant workers (NOC 94142) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• The supply of fish and seafood plant workers has failed to keep up with demand, meaning that jobs are nearly always available.
• Educational requirements for these positions are low, as most training occurs on-the-job.
• This work can be physically demanding and shift work is common. However, new technologies and processes are being introduced to reduce physical demands.
• Some processing facilities are located in remote locations so a driver's license and access to a vehicle are often required.

Here are some key facts about Fish and seafood plant workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Fish and seafood plant workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 77%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology