Job prospects Deck Officer - Water Transport in the Mauricie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Deck officers, water transport" in the Mauricie Region 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 in the Mauricie Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Deck officers, water transport (NOC 72602) in the Mauricie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Deck officers, water transport mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 88%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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