Deckhand
About The Position
Cermaq British Columbia is currently seeking a permanent full-time Deckhand to join and support our saltwater team on the coasts of Vancouver Island. Reporting to Skipper 2, the Deckhand will assist the Skipper 2 and Skipper in the day-to-day operations and maintenance or barge operations. Cermaq is an international salmon farming company, which prides itself on playing a leadership role in the global sector. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile, Canada and Norway. A committed team that is proud to grow nutritious seafood for a competitive global market. At Cermaq, you become part of a meaningful and consistently developing workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities where you will be able to grow and learn in a rapidly advancing and dynamic sector. We support our employees’ personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and dedicated. We are smart people in rubber boots. We care for each other, for the environment and for our communities.
Requirements
- Be familiar with the maintenance and upkeep of the barge
- Proficient with forklifts, power tools and heavy equipment
- Must possess strength and mobility to performance physical work outdoors in all weather conditions, use basic hand and power tools and equipment, lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heaver weights with the use of proper equipment
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Mechanical training or equivalent
- Mechanical work experience
Nice To Haves
- Barge experience or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with removal of all unused nets and ensure all net tag numbers are available for inventory
- Assist with installation of all clean nets on site
- Support harvesting, fish transfers and treatments
- Assist with fish handling, husbandry and mort allocation
- Follow all biosecurity procedures pre and post bin transport
- Hands-on mechanical maintenance and proper upkeep of barge to ensure vessel is maintained to Transport Canada and Cermaq operating standards
- Familiarity with maintenance and startup logs for main engines and crane motors
- Familiarity with Barge Logbook, safety check list and all other company documents
- Assist with movement of consumable items, feed and fuel between sites
- Assist with moving compressors on and off sites
- Remove and replace site anchoring as needed
- Participate in education programs as required by regulation and made available from time to time or any other courses deemed necessary to maintain safe operation of barge and equipment
- Understand and adhere to government regulations, Standard Operating Practices, WorkSafe BC regulations and company biosecurity rules and practices
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, available upon hire
- Matching RRSP plan
- Career growth opportunities through our in-house training provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
