Job prospects Oyster Picker in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers (NOC 85102) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 43%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 39%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology