Job prospects Master Mariner in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Deck officers, water transport in the Avalon Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Deck officers, water transport (NOC 72602) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 may vary depending on the time of the year.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Deck officers, water transport in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Deck officers, water transport mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 67%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology