Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for aquaculture and marine harvest labourers (NOC 85102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.

Chinese tariffs on aquaculture may also impact job opportunities.

Here are some key facts about aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 37%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 10%