Job prospects Cannery Labourer - Fish Processing in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in fish and seafood processing in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in fish and seafood processing (NOC 95107) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• The supply of labourers in fish and seafood processing has failed to keep up with demand, meaning that jobs are often 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 Labourers in fish and seafood processing in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 440 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): 77%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%

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