Job prospects Fish Hatchery Worker near Bridgewater (NS)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers near Bridgewater (NS). 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

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of 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 Southern region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 53%
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 27%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 20%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology