Job prospects Cannery Labourer - Fish Processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Labourers in fish and seafood processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in fish and seafood processing (NOC 95107) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Labourers in fish and seafood processing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in fish and seafood processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 64%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

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