Job prospects Deckhand in the Halifax Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Water transport deck and engine room crew" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Water transport deck and engine room crew in the Halifax Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Water transport deck and engine room crew (NOC 74201) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Water transport deck and engine room crew in the Halifax region:

Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Water transport deck and engine room crew mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 87%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology