Job prospects Fish Processing Labourer in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Labourers in fish and seafood processing in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in fish and seafood processing (NOC 95107) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• The supply of labourers in fish and seafood processing has failed to keep up with demand, meaning that jobs are often available.
• Educational requirements for these positions are low, as most training occurs on-the-job.
• This work can be physically demanding, and shift work is common. However, new technologies and processes are being introduced to reduce physical demands.
• Some processing facilities are located in remote locations so a driver's license and access to a vehicle are often required.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in fish and seafood processing in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology