Job prospects Boatswain in Prince Edward Island

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "boatswain" in Prince Edward Island or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Prince Edward Island

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Water transport deck and engine room crew (NOC 74201) in Prince Edward Island 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.
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 Water transport deck and engine room crew in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 50 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): 76%
- Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 483, 486, 487, 493): 24%
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 17% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 42% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
- bachelor's degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a