Managers in aquaculture

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in aquaculture (NOC 80022) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.Here are some key facts about managers in aquaculture in New Brunswick: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Managers in aquaculture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95% 85% of managers in aquaculture work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.11% of managers in aquaculture are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for managers in aquaculture (NOC 80022) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.British Columbia's fishing industry is currently experiencing challenges due to climate change and the impact of certain harvest practices.  The decision by the federal government to phase out open-net salmon fishing farms and transition to other forms of aquaculture may contribute to changes in demand for this occupation.  Chinese tariffs on aquaculture may also impact job opportunities.Here are some key facts about managers in aquaculture in British Columbia: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Managers in aquaculture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations63% of managers in aquaculture work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.31% of managers in aquaculture are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 82% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 18% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Limited for managers in aquaculture (NOC 80022) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about managers in aquaculture in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Managers in aquaculture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 92%Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 8% 37% of managers in aquaculture work all year, while 63% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.50% of managers in aquaculture are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations