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  • Published: 01 November 2024

    Securing Canada’s Fish and Seafood Workforce – Executive Summary

    All Reports Download PDF View report online Explore the report Report Summary Key Highlights Watch now > Dig Deeper Webinar Watch now > Online Reader Online Report Read more > From the FPSC board Our board members are excited about this report, just read what they have to say! “This report confirms what businesses across […]

  • Published: 01 November 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Lunenburg, NS

    A detailed look at the labour supply and demand in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

  • Published: 31 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Levis, QC

    A detailed look at the labour supply and demand in Levis, Quebec.

  • Published: 31 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – South West Nova Scotia

    An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the South West Region on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. Fish and seafood processors were interviewed in the region to gain a complete and encompassing understanding of the Human Resources (HR) challenges faced in this industry. While also looking at different details that contribute to these challenges like an aging labour force, education and more. Some of these factors play into the vacancy rate being felt across the industry in this region. The report also offers recommendations like the untapped potential of students during the peak season or a few other approaches already being used by some plants. Giving you relevant information, this report on the South West Region in Nova Scotia supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.

  • Published: 30 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Old Perlican, NL

    An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the Old Perlican Region. The Old Perlican Region is located on the northern tip of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, where they host three processors ranging in size in key towns like Old Perlican (pop.633) and Bay de Verde (pop. 392). The processing plants operate on a seasonal bias, and due to this, the unemployment can fluctuate drastically. The average monthly number of EI claimants in food processing sectors demonstrates the seasonality, with EI claimants ranging from an average low of 43 in May to 207 to 223 for December through to March. The region is also facing labour shortages to meet the region’s labour requirements. This trend is expected to continue to 2030, when they’ll need to attract 360 new workers. There are some solutions to these issues like temporarily re-locating workers in the Newfoundland region during the peak period or re-working EI rules so that claimants can work longer hours while on claim without losing income.

  • Published: 30 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Pictou, NS

    A detailed look at the labour supply and demand in Pictou, Nova Scotia.

  • Published: 29 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Prince County, PEI

    A detailed look at the labour supply and demand in Prince County, PEI.

  • Published: 28 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Richmond, NS

    A detailed look at the labour supply and demand in Richmond, Nova Scotia.

  • Published: 28 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Riviere du Loup, QC (FR)

    A detailed look at the labour supply and demand in Riviere du Loup, Quebec.

  • Published: 28 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Saint-Esprit, QC

    An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Saint-Esprit Region in Quebec, near Montreal. To get a full understanding of the region, the report starts with an overview of the region with information on the geographic location and population. There is currently an insufficient labour force to meet the demands of the meat processing sector, especially facing strong coemption from other industries. In interviews with plant mangers, they reported some issues with recruitment, especially with the proximity to a large city, and retention. To combat these challenges, they implemented welcoming strategies such as offering a slew of benefits and loyalty advisors to help with engagement at work. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Saint-Esprit Region in Quebec supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.

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