Labour Market Insights for Canada’s
Marine Transportation Sector
Marine Transportation Sector
Review the latest labour market research from the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF), including workforce trends, seafarer demographics, regional opportunities, and future employment projections across Canada’s marine transportation sector.
Canadian Seafarers Pathway Study
The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) has released the Canadian Seafarers Pathway Study, a first of its kind comprehensive report revealing critical labour and skills shortages in the country’s marine transportation sector.
The study identifies a pressing need to attract and train new talent, with domestic vessel operators needing to hire 8,300 new workers to meet industry demand and replace retirees by 2029 — the equivalent of more than 30% of its current workforce.
The study identifies a pressing need to attract and train new talent, with domestic vessel operators needing to hire 8,300 new workers to meet industry demand and replace retirees by 2029 — the equivalent of more than 30% of its current workforce.
National Youth Survey
This study from the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation explores how Canadian Millennials and Gen Z perceive careers in the marine transportation industry.
It provides detailed insights into youth career priorities, values alignment, and barriers to entry — revealing that while many young people see the industry as offering good pay, meaningful work, and environmental responsibility, awareness of marine career opportunities remains low.
It is an essential reading piece for employers, educators, and policymakers focused on youth engagement and workforce development in Canada’s marine economy.
It provides detailed insights into youth career priorities, values alignment, and barriers to entry — revealing that while many young people see the industry as offering good pay, meaningful work, and environmental responsibility, awareness of marine career opportunities remains low.
It is an essential reading piece for employers, educators, and policymakers focused on youth engagement and workforce development in Canada’s marine economy.
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