Richard Aucoin has over 10 years of experience working in food processing and produce roles. His experience includes working as a shrimp processing labourer for Port Saunders Seafoods where he unloaded shrimp from fishing vessels and packed/iced shrimp. He also has experience operating a pumper truck, inspecting blueberries for quality and insects, and working as a produce clerk receiving, trimming, and rotating fruits and vegetables. He completed studies at the College of the North Atlantic from 2007 to 2009.