Looking for fish processing jobs in Canada with LMIA? Westmorland Fisheries Ltd. is hiring lobster processors at its facility in Cap-Pele, New Brunswick.
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Lobster Processor Jobs in Canada: Overview
| Job Title | Lobster processor – fish processing |
| Employer | Westmorland Fisheries Ltd. |
| Location | Cap-Pele, NB |
| Salary | $18.90–$21.75 per hour (to be negotiated) |
| Job Type | Seasonal, full-time, 40–60 hours per week |
| Experience | No experience required (will train) |
| Visa Sponsorship | LMIA requested (under review) |
| Closing Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Vacancy Reference | Job Bank #3706511 |
About the Employer
Westmorland Fisheries Ltd. is a seafood processing company based in Cap-Pele, New Brunswick. It operates as an extra-large business in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector and has previously received positive LMIAs for fish and seafood plant workers.
Job Responsibilities
- Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
- Check products and packaging for defects and ensure company standards
- Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans for canning or further processing
- Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or package seafood products
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
Requirements
- No degree, certificate or diploma required
- No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided
- English or French language
- Own transportation (public transport not available)
- Steel-toed safety boots, gloves and mask required
- Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks involving standing, bending and heavy loads
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
LMIA requested (under review), not yet approved. The employer has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment because it could not find a Canadian worker. Applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents with a valid work permit are accepted. Applicants outside Canada who do not already hold the right to work should not apply until the LMIA is approved and a work permit pathway is confirmed. The role does not require Canadian work experience.
Salary and Benefits
- Hourly rate $18.90–$21.75, negotiated, for 40–60 hours per week
- Bonus and night shift premium available
- Overtime available and required
- Will train no experience needed
- 50 vacancies
- LMIA requested
- Seasonal employment
- LMIA not yet approved
- Physically demanding cold wet environment
How to Apply
Apply directly through Job Bank using a Job Bank Plus Account. The posting is open until 18 November 2026. Only candidates authorised to work in Canada will receive a response.
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