Job prospects Fish Hatchery Worker in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers" in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers (NOC 85102) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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.

Here are some key facts about Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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