Tag: Region: New Brunswick

An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the Kent-Westmorland Region in New Brunswick, including the metropolitan city Moncton. Currently the local labour can meet the demands of the seafood processing sector, if you include Moncton. However, during peak seasons lower-skill work becomes more competitive, especially by including Moncton. There is also now the added completion of attracting workers from the urban sector. The impact of this labour shortage can be felt with employees working longer hours and not having enough days off during the peak season. Plant mangers combat these challenges by recruiting international students during peak periods and compensation based on performance. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Kent-Westmorland Region in New Brunswick supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.

An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the Acadian Peninsula Region. The region can be found in the north east of New Brunswick with 17 seafood processing establishments. Currently their industry are facing challenges with an aging population and youth migration leading to issues with retention and labour shortages. Some of the processor have to innovative approaches to tackle these issues like benefits that make the day to day easier with a cafeteria, paying for necessary supplies for work or ensuring time off. Also providing other appeals like transportation make it an easier choice for people to work at the processors. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Acadian Peninsula Region supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.