Job prospects Fishing Vessel Deckhand in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Fishing vessel deckhands" in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Fishing vessel deckhands in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Fishing vessel deckhands (NOC 84121) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Fishing vessel deckhands in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Fishing vessel deckhands mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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