Critical Labour and Skills Shortage in Canada’s Marine Transportation Sector: Study

Critical Labour and Skills Shortage in Canada’s Marine Transportation Sector: Study

A first-of-its-kind comprehensive report, ‘Canadian Seafarers Pathway Study’, has revealed critical labour and skills shortages in the country’s marine transportation sector. Domestic vessel operators in Canada need to hire 8,300 new workers to meet the industry demand and replace retirees by 2029, which is more than 30 percent of its current workforce. Canada’s marine training The study urged employers to build a more positive and inclusive onbo

New study sheds light on urgent workforce gaps in Canada’s marine sector - Talent Canada

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…