An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the Charlotte Region, bordering the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. To get a better understanding of the Charlotte, the report begins with an overview of the geographic location and population. Then centering this on the outlook of the New Brunswick fish and seafood processing industry. And for a more personal view, we also interviewed some plant mangers in the region that brought up a few issues, in particular recruitment, retention and competition for seasonal lower-skill labour. This report on the Charlotte Region in New Brunswick supplies you with the full picture of their meat processing sector.
The region is made up of small towns, villages, and local service districts with a single larger center in St. Stephen.
Currently, median hourly wages for shellfish/fish labourers and plant workers are above the provincial average, and higher than most other lower-skill level occupations available in the region.
The region’s unemployment rate is expected to fall from 11.3% in 2017 to below 7.0% by 2030, reducing labour availability for all employers in the region.
