Job prospects Deckhand near St. John's (NL)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Water transport deck and engine room crew near St. John's (NL). 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Water transport deck and engine room crew (NOC 74201) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 may vary depending on the time of the year.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Water transport deck and engine room crew in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
• Water transport deck and engine room crew mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 44%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 15%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology