Job prospects Line Fisherman/woman near Saint John (NB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Fishermen/women" near Saint John (NB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Fishermen/women near Saint John (NB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Fishermen/women (NOC 83121) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Here are some key facts about Fishermen/women in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Fishermen/women mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 59%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 41%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Fishermen/women across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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