Job prospects Line Fisherman/woman near Saanich (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Fishermen/women" near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 28, 2026. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2023-2025), the labour market was balanced for Fishermen/women near Saanich (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be Limited for fishermen/women (NOC 83121) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The decision by the federal government to phase out open-net salmon fishing farms and transition to other forms of aquaculture may contribute to changes in demand for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about fishermen/women in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Fishermen/women mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): more than 95%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Fishermen/women across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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