Women in Resource Development: WRDC

FISHERY

CAREERS

There are a variety of careers in the Fishery sector, from actually catching, growing or processing the fish, to working for a government agency such as the federal or provincial Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Before making a career-related decision, you should look into the requirements and find the answer to question like: education required, job prospects, where will you probably be working, etc.

Much of this information can be found in the Human Resources Development Canada Labour Occupational Profiles.

There you will find:

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Basic Information
Duties and Requirements
Employment Levels
Labour Market Summary
Potential Employers
Training Courses
Career Associations

They offer the following current information on many Fishery related occupations, particularly:

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Conservation and Fishery Officers
Fishing Masters and Officers
Fish Plant Workers
Aquaculture Operators and Managers

In addition you can find:

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Employment Experience and Earnings of Recent Graduates, 1999
HRDC National Job Bank - An electronic matching service for workers and employers