Fish and seafood plant machine operators

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Very good for fish and seafood plant workers (NOC 94142) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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.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 fish and seafood plant workers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 500 people work in this occupation. Fish and seafood plant workers mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 81%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations17% of fish and seafood plant workers work all year, while 83% 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 32 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of fish and seafood plant workers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 46% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 54% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 25% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for fish and seafood plant workers (NOC 94142) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.Hiring conditions in this occupation can vary from one community to another, as some areas have been more affected than others by the aging and retirement of the local workforce. Jobs are often seasonal and can be physically challenging, though new technologies are being introduced to assist with physical demands. Jobseekers may find that a driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required, as many seafood processors are in rural or isolated areas of the province.Here are some key facts about fish and seafood plant workers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 700 people work in this occupation. Fish and seafood plant workers mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 81%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 80% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations27% of fish and seafood plant workers work all year, while 73% 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 32 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of fish and seafood plant workers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 64% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 36% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 38% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Good for fish and seafood plant workers (NOC 94142) 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.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The supply of fish and seafood plant workers has failed to keep up with demand, meaning that jobs are nearly always 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/or access to a vehicle are often required.Here are some key facts about fish and seafood plant workers in New Brunswick: Approximately 650 people work in this occupation. Fish and seafood plant workers mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 90% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations10% of fish and seafood plant workers work all year, while 90% 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 24 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of fish and seafood plant workers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 48% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 52% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 45% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% 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