Labourers in fish and seafood processing
Career Overview
Labourers in this group:
- Do clean-up, packaging, material handling and other basic activities related to fish and seafood processing
- Work in fish and seafood processing and packaging plants
Job Titles
Duties
Labourers in fish and seafood processing perform some or all of the following duties:
- Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand or forklift truck to fish processing plant
- Put fresh fish fillets in brine solution to condition them for wrapping or freezing
- Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
- Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
- Clean work areas and equipment
- Transport supplies and packaging materials throughout plant and storage area manually or with powered equipment
- Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
605% Employed Full Time
31%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in an indoor plant environment with some work done outdoors in various weather conditions
- Indoor temperatures may be cold when working in freezers and with ice
- Workers may be exposed to strong or unpleasant odours
- Work involves contact with water and other liquids
Career Pathways
Progression to other occupations in the fish processing industry is possible with experience.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Some secondary school education may be required
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
605Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 360 | 59.0% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 40 | 6.6% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 10 | 1.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 195 | 32.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
370Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 280 | 2.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | -0.8% |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | Not available | Not available |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 80 | 0.5% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 250 |
| Agriculture and Fishing | 60 |
| Wholesale Trade | 40 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 10 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 10 |
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