Job prospects Cannery Labourer - Fish Processing in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in fish and seafood processing" in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in fish and seafood processing in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in fish and seafood processing (NOC 95107) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 490 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): 83%
    • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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