Job prospects Fish Hatchery Worker in the Cape Breton Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in the Cape Breton Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Cape Breton 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 51%
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 49%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology