Farming, forestry and resources
Fishing vessel skipper
$30.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated) · 2 openings
Pay is below the B.C. median for this work ($38.84 an hour; Job Bank, 2023–2024)
What the posting asks for
- 5+ years' experience
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- English
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Hours and terms
- 80 to 120 hours a two weeks · 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
- Shifts: early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, overtime
- Schedule to be decided with the employer
- Full time, Term or contract
- In person
Usually needed for this kind of work
- Several years of experience as fishing vessel crew member or helper are usually required.
- Marine Emergency Duties Certificate is required by Transport Canada.
- A valid Fishing Vessel Operator Certificate is required.
- A commercial fishing licence is required.
- Licences are required for each species of fish pursued.
From Canada's occupation guide (OaSIS) for Fishermen/women (NOC 83121). It describes this kind of work in general, not this employer's ad.
What this work usually involves
- Operate fishing vessel to pursue and catch fish and other marine life
- Select area for fishing, plot courses and compute navigational positions using compasses and charts or electronic fishing aids
- Steer vessel and operate navigational instruments
- Operate fishing gear, direct fishing operation and supervise fishing crew members
- Maintain engine, fishing gear and other on-board equipment
- Record fishing activities, weather and sea conditions
About the employer
- Industry: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Region: Thompson–Okanagan Region
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