Job prospects Coast Guard Vessel Third Officer in the North Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Deck officers, water transport in the North Coast Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Deck officers, water transport (NOC 72602) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Deck officers, water transport in the North Coast region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Deck officers, water transport mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 78%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology