Deckhand, fishing vessel

Job details

• Salary: 10% commission per load / 30 to 70 hours per week. Minimum wage guaranteed.
• Terms of employment:
  Seasonal, Full time.
• Schedule:
  
  Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, To be determined, Overtime available.
• Start as early as .

• Staff accommodation provided.
• Offshore.

• Prepare nets, lines and other fishing tackle.
• Operate fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life.
• Prepare and cook meals for crew members.
• 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.

• Experience:
  
  7 months to less than 1 year.
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
  • Marine Emergency Duties Certificate.
  • Commercial Fishing Licence.

• Fast‑paced environment.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

• Criminal record check.
• Drug test.

• Mature workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination.
  • Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers.

• Permanent resident of Canada.
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups.

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Company:
Red Rooster Fishing Company. Sector:
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting. Medium‑size business (between 5 and 100 employees).