Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Good for aquaculture and marine harvest labourers (NOC 85102) in Prince Edward Island 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.Here are some key facts about aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 300 people work in this occupation. Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 54%Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 30%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations6% of aquaculture and marine harvest labourers work all year, while 94% 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 20 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.56% of aquaculture and marine harvest labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 85% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 15% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 42% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 23% 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: 19% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for aquaculture and marine harvest labourers (NOC 85102) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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.Here are some key facts about aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in Ontario: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 45%Forestry and logging and fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 34%Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 21% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 75% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations19% of aquaculture and marine harvest labourers work all year, while 81% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 57% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 42% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 43% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for aquaculture and marine harvest labourers (NOC 85102) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.These jobs are physically demanding and may be seasonal in nature.Candidates who express a willingness to work in rural and remote areas will have enhanced job prospects.Licensing and/or certification are required for some occupations.Here are some key facts about aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in New Brunswick: Approximately 800 people work in this occupation. Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 80%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations37% of aquaculture and marine harvest labourers work all year, while 63% 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 33 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.14% of aquaculture and marine harvest labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% 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: 6% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations