9618-NOC

Labourers in fish and seafood processing

(NOC 95107)
Annual Earnings
$34,934
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
No Formal Education
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
380

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

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

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$34,934

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$21.00/hr
Median$16.75/hr
Low$16.75/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

605

% Employed Full Time

31%
Source: 2021 Census

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.

Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Cannery labourer
Fish briner - fish processing
Fish plant labourer
Fish salter - fish processing
Fish weigher
Shellfish labourer
Shellfish packer - fish processing

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
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

48%
Active Listening

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.

45%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

43%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

42%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

40%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

40%
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

35%
Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

35%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

34%
Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

32%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

605
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

380
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 250 1.5%
North Coast and Nechako 10 -0.4%
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan Not available Not available
Vancouver Island/Coast 110 1.5%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Manufacturing280
Agriculture And Fishing40
Wholesale Trade30
Transportation And Warehousing10
Business, Building And Other Support Services10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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