Job prospects Hand Shellfish Processor - Fish And Seafood Processing in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Fish and seafood plant workers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. 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