Job prospects Deck Officer - Water Transport near Prince Rupert (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Deck officers, water transport" near Prince Rupert (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Deck officers, water transport near Prince Rupert (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Deck officers, water transport (NOC 72602) in the North Coast 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Deck officers, water transport in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Deck officers, water transport mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 78%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Deck officers, water transport across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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