Job prospects Fish Plant Worker near Saanich (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for Fish and seafood plant workers near Saanich (BC). These trends also apply to people working as a fish plant worker.

Note: These employment prospects were published in December 2021 based on the information available at the time of analysis. The next update will be in December 2022. To learn more, see our FAQs. You can also find additional information on the Canadian Online Job Posting Dashboard.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

The prospect of finding work in this occupation was fair over the past few years (2019-2021). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

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Prospects over the next 3 years
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The employment outlook will be fair for Fish and seafood plant workers (NOC 9463) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2021-2023 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.

Here are some key facts about Fish and seafood plant workers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Fish and seafood plant workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 91%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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