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Fisheries

Fisheries on Prince Edward Island Employer Hiring Practices

Acadian Supreme Inc.

Wellington

The fisheries sector on PEI includes all wild-caught aquatic species. The sector concentrates mainly on lobster, and also includes other species. According to the Seafood Processors Association, the industry directly employs over 2,000 people, and indirectly fuels employment in multiple product and service industries. Jobs range in length from six to 10 months in the lobster processing sector.

Work PEI, in collaboration with members of the PEI Seafood Processors Association, has launched a new employment portal for seafood processing jobs at www.workpei.ca/opsi/

Jobs most often run from May until December; however, mussel and oyster production is year-round, and companies often offer benefits. More females are getting into these industries.

Students can earn a good amount of money during the summer and during the school year because of the many hours of work available, and wages are increasing a bit each year.


Bonuses offered to encourage students to work in the seafood and agriculture sectors, click here


PEI Fisheries – news you can use

Big win for an emerging entrepreneur

Montague Rural Action Centre helps Oyster Industry respond to challenges 

Training project helps food and beverage processing companies on PEI

2022 employment opportunities across PEI in the aquaculture & fisheries industry

To further explore a career in aquaculture on PEI:

For a list of seafood companies, visit peispa.com/members

For a list of mussel, oyster, and finfish producers, visit www.aquaculturepei.com/about-us/#industries


For more information about the Fisheries sector on PEI:

  • PEI Fisherman’s Association Ltd. | www.peifa.org/members
  • PEI Seafood Processors Association | www.peispa.com
  • Lobster Fishers of PEI Marketing Board | www.lobsterpei.ca
  • PEI Department of Fisheries and Communities | www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/fisheries-and-communities
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada | www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/stats/cfs-spc/tab/cfs-spc-tab2-eng.htm

Other associations:

  • Central Northumberland Strait Fishermen’s Association
  • Eastern Kings Fishermen’s Association
  • North Shore Fishermen’s Association
  • Southern Kings and Queens Fishermen’s Association
  • Western Gulf Fishermen’s Association

Related videos about:

  • Videos of fisheries telling their stories
  • “Not Humble”, a video developed by Departments of Fisheries and Communities and Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture

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