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.

Why Join Us?

• Pay rate of $25.50-29.50/ hr.
• Comprehensive benefits package, available upon hire.
• Matching RRSP plan and work-life balance
• Career growth opportunities through our in-house training provided
• You get to work in the stunning natural environment surrounded by wildlife
• Engage in meaningful, hands-on work contributing to sustainable food security

Key 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

Position Qualifications

• 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
• Barge experience or equivalent preferred

Position Details

• Based on the barge with an 8-days on / 6-days off camp shift schedule
• Occasional overtime as required
• Outdoor, hands-on physical work in a marine environment 

How to Apply

For more information about this opportunity please visit our careers page at www.cermaq.ca [http://www.cermaq.ca/], apply via Indeed, or email your resume and cover letter stating “Deckhand” in the subject line, to: careers.canada@cermaq.com [careers.canada@cermaq.com]

Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

Cermaq Canada has a progressive view of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Although wholly committed to hire the best candidate available, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples for this role.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.