Fishing Vessel Deckhand

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Mussel sites (land/barge). 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. Clean deck surfaces and fish hold. Steer vessels to and from fishing areas. Maintain boats and equipment on board. Type of fishing: Mussel socking and harvesting. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Employment terms options: Early morning. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Support for newcomers and refugees: Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.