Attracting and retaining workers in Nova Scotia’s primary industries has been increasingly challenging. The fact that the vast majority of these jobs are located in rural areas compounds the problem in light of the shift in population density to more urban centres. The NSFSC has worked to develop programming that has reflected the fisheries sector’s need to attract new entrants to the industry while retaining the workforce that exists.

Current Projects:

• FishJobs.ca – your source for information on careers, training and employment opportunities.
• HR Project Officer – working directly with seafood processing companies in their efforts to improve attraction and retention of labour.
• Offshore Fishing HR Working Group – initiate a program that would work with employers to determine barriers and implement tools to help address those challenges.
• Team Seafood NS Bursary Program – addresses labour market challenges in NS communities by increasing the recruitment of students as employees.

Past Projects:    

• NSCC Seafood Supervisory Skill Development Training – we partnered with the Nova Scotia Community College to create a customized supervisory certificate specific to the seafood processing sector
• Workforce Seasonality Program – individuals working with the seafood sector were able to obtain free training to enhance their skill sets. The four main areas included: human resources, safety, job specific skills and essential skills.
• NSFSC SkillsPass Marketplace– is a workforce skill development hub for seafood employers and employees. Upgrade your skills from the comfort of your own home.

If you would like further information on these projects/activities, feel free to contact us at [email protected].