Job prospects Line Fisherman/woman in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Fishermen/women" in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula 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 Fishermen/women in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula 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 Fishermen/women (NOC 83121) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
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 Fishermen/women in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation.
Fishermen/women mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 76%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology