Commercial Fishing Fleet & Dock Operations Leadership Manager

Commercial Fishing Fleet & Dock Operations Leadership Manager

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a hands-on Commercial Fishing Fleet & Dock Operations Leadership Manager to join one of our valued client partners in Vancouver, British Columbia.

This opportunity is specifically designed for an experienced commercial fishing professional ready to transition from working aboard vessels into shore-based operations leadership . The successful candidate will bring firsthand knowledge of commercial fishing operations and use that experience to coordinate vessels, docks, seafood processing, freight, warehouse activity, and day-to-day logistics.

This is not a desk-only management position . The selected professional will work alongside the Senior Vice President of Operations and remain actively involved across the dock, warehouse, processing plant, fleet operations, and office. The role requires someone who can anticipate operational needs, build credibility with fishermen, respond quickly when conditions change, and keep seafood and supplies moving efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement and delivery of fish, bait, equipment, and supplies between commercial fishing vessels, docks, processing facilities, and other operational locations.
• Support scheduling and day-to-day logistics for active commercial fishing vessels.
• Partner closely with the Senior VP of Operations to maintain efficient fleet, plant, warehouse, and dock operations.
• Coordinate freight movement, including trucks, shipments, and coastal transportation requirements.
• Maintain consistent communication with fishermen, vessel crews, suppliers, transportation providers, production teams, and internal departments.
• Anticipate vessel, dock, freight, and processing requirements before they become operational problems.
• Respond to changing vessel schedules, shipment requirements, production demands, and other real-time logistical challenges.
• Assist production and warehouse teams with unloading, palletizing, order preparation, and other hands-on responsibilities when needed.
• Operate a forklift or complete required training/certification.
• Support order assembly and verify outgoing shipments for accuracy.
• Maintain operational records, documentation, data entry, and administrative information.
• Help improve processes and operational coordination as the organization continues to grow.
• Develop the operational knowledge and leadership capabilities required to assume broader responsibilities over time.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Direct, hands-on experience working aboard commercial fishing vessels is required.
• Current or previous experience as a commercial fisherman, deckhand, vessel crew member, or comparable hands-on fishing professional.
• Strong understanding of the realities, schedules, demands, and rapidly changing conditions associated with commercial fishing operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities, particularly when working with fishermen and operational teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, reliability, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work autonomously, anticipate upcoming needs, and take appropriate action without constant direction.
• Strong real-time problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, physically active, and high-pressure operational environments.
• Willingness to work hands-on alongside dock, warehouse, and production personnel.
• Flexible and adaptable when vessel schedules, freight requirements, weather, production needs, or operational priorities change.
• Ability to work onsite in the Vancouver, British Columbia area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous logistics, fleet operations, supply chain, seafood processing, warehouse, or transportation experience.
• Experience coordinating commercial fishing vessel activity from a shore-based operational perspective.
• Knowledge of seafood processing and cold-chain operations.
• Forklift operating experience or existing certification.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience coordinating freight, trucking, shipments, or coastal transportation.
• Previous leadership, crew coordination, or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of British Columbia's commercial fishing environment.
• Interest in transitioning from vessel-based work into a long-term operations leadership career.

HireNow Package

Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 CAD annually to start , with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.

Compensation Growth: Milestone-based performance reviews and pay increases.

Bonus: Year-end bonus opportunity.

Retirement: Company RRSP matching program for eligible employees following the applicable qualifying period.

Benefits: Full benefits package.

Additional Perk: Employee discounts on seafood.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Vancouver, British Columbia | Onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday, generally around 8:00 AM–4:30 PM , with flexible hours based on operational needs.

Peak Season: Occasional weekend availability may be required.

Work Environment: Combination of office, seafood processing plant, warehouse, and dock environments.

Career Growth: Opportunity to develop into broader operational leadership responsibilities over time.

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Commercial Fishing Fleet & Dock Operations Leadership Manager who:

• Has authentic, hands-on commercial fishing vessel experience.
• Understands commercial fishermen because they have personally worked in the vessel environment.
• Is ready to transition from vessel-based work into shore-side operations and leadership.
• Can coordinate vessels, docks, freight, seafood processing, supplies, and warehouse activity.
• Is willing to work physically alongside operational teams rather than manage exclusively from an office.
• Demonstrates foresight and can identify what needs to happen next without waiting to be told.
• Communicates effectively with fishermen, suppliers, drivers, production personnel, and leadership.
• Remains composed and solutions-focused when schedules or operating conditions change unexpectedly.
• Is seeking a long-term career path within commercial fishing and seafood operations.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:

• Significant commercial fishing vessel experience combined with emerging leadership or operational responsibility.
• Firsthand understanding of vessel schedules, dock operations, catch movement, bait and supply coordination, and the demands of commercial fishing.
• Experience coordinating freight, trucking, logistics, warehouse, or seafood-processing operations.
• Strong existing relationships and credibility within the commercial fishing community.
• Forklift operating experience or certification.
• Strong Excel and operational documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems and resolve logistical challenges before they disrupt operations.
• A clear motivation to move from working primarily on the water into a long-term shore-based operational leadership career.
• Stable employment history demonstrating reliability, accountability, and increasing responsibility.

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward:

• Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
• No direct hands-on commercial fishing vessel experience.
• Candidates whose seafood experience is limited exclusively to retail, restaurants, sales, or office administration.
• Logistics or warehouse experience without the required commercial fishing vessel background.
• Candidates seeking a desk-only management position.
• Unwillingness to assist with hands-on dock, warehouse, or production responsibilities.
• Inability to adapt to changing vessel, freight, production, or seasonal schedules.
• Candidates unable to work onsite in the Vancouver, British Columbia area.
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Commercial Fishing Fleet & Dock Operations Leadership Manager opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs, seasonal demands, and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.