Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

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
• Repair nets, splice ropes and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment
• Clean deck surfaces and fish hold

Experience and specialization

Type of gear

• Trap

Area of specialization

• Lobster

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus