Fishing vessel deckhands in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Moderate for fishing vessel deckhands (NOC 84121) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about fishing vessel deckhands in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Fishing vessel deckhands mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 90%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%