fishing vessel skipper

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management
• Marine maintenance/fitter and ship repair technology/technician
• Commercial fishing
• Marine transportation, other

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine areas for fishing and plot courses
• Plan fishing season according to budget
• Plot courses and compute navigational positions
• Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids
• Operate communications equipment
• Operate fishing vessels and fishing gears
• Transport fish to processing plants or fish buyers
• Maintain engine, fishing gear and other on-board equipment
• Record fishing progress, crew activities, weather and sea conditions on ship's log

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Fishing Master's Certificate
• Species Licence
• Radio Operator Licence
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate
• Commercial Fishing Licence
• Marine Advanced First Aid

Experience and specialization

Type of gear

• Trawl

Type of maintenance

• Assembly
• Marine engines
• Netting devices

Area of specialization

• Prawn/shrimp

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Piece work

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week