Summary Fishing Vessel Deckhand near Vancouver (BC)
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Description
Fishing vessel deckhands perform a variety of manual tasks on commercial fishing voyages, and maintain fishing vessels. They are employed by establishments that operate commercial fishing vessels and by self-employed fishermen/women.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
High school diploma or occupation-specific training usually required
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Wages
$30.00/hour
Median wage in British Columbia
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
1 job
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- Steer vessels to and from fishing areas
- Clean deck surfaces and fish hold
- Repair nets, splice ropes and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment
- Clean, sort and pack fish in ice and stow catch in hold
- Operate fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life
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