An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlight the Cornerbrook Region in Newfoundland and Labrador. To get a full understanding of the region, the report starts with overview of the Cornerbrook Region, with information on the geographic location and population. Currently, there is a sufficient local labour force to meet the region’s labour requirement. However, in the peak seafood there is also a peak in employment needs in other sectors in the region as well, creating a tightening at this time. The labour market is expected to tighten more during these peak season in the upcoming years. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Cornerbrook in Newfoundland supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.
The region's median hourly wages for shellfish/fish labourers are slightly above the provincial average and the median hourly wages for shellfish/fish plant workers are slightly below the provincial average.
The region’s population is expected to decrease at an average annual growth rate of -0.4% over the forecast period, falling from 34,300 in 2017 to 32,700 by 2030.
Seafood processing employment in the Cornerbrook, Newfoundland and Labrador region is expected to remain stable around 550 workers between 2017 and 2030.
