Job prospects Oyster Picker-shucker in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers (NOC 85102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 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 ultur): 43%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology