fishing vessel deckhand

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. Marine transportation, other.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. In/on water. Wet/damp.

Work setting:

Staff accommodation available.

Tasks:

• Prepare nets, lines and other fishing tackle.
• Operate fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life.
• Clean, sort and pack fish in ice and stow catch in hold.
• Repair nets, splice ropes and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment.
• Clean deck surfaces and fish hold.
• Steer vessels to and from fishing areas.
• Maintain boats and equipment on board.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

First Aid Certificate.

Security and safety:

Driver's validity licence check. Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence. Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Night. On call. Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site housing options.
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.
• Variable or compressed work week.