Fishing Officer: Marine

Job Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada-Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Regions is hiring for the positions of fishing officer, especially at the locations of St. John’s (Newfoundland and Labrador) and Dartmouth (Nova Scotia). Individuals residing in Canada and holding permanent citizenship can apply for these job positions. To get more information about this job position, you can visit the websites of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region.

DFO Hiring Fishing Officer Jobs

Education:

• The candidate has a good command of language requirements, such as English and French.
• The candidate must complete the course of Valid Transport Canada Watch-keeping Mate and Canada Fishing Master Class III or higher from a reputable institute in Canada.

Experience:

• The candidates should have experience as a fishing officer and mates, especially at the Canadian coastline offshore Fishery Science Vessels.
• The candidates should have worked as a deck supervisor on a commercial stern trawler.
• The selected candidates must have good judgement s and capacity to work effectively with others.

Key Responsibilities:

• The candidates who have applied for these jobs must have a valid watch-keeping Mate certificate COC or higher to qualify for these job positions.
• They should be experts in one of the following areas, such as rescue specialists and twiners courses.

Skills and Competencies:

• The candidates possess vast skills in repairing and maintaining the stern trawler fishing gear.
• They should be competent in several skills, such as wire ropes and natural and synthetic fibre ropes, to secure these job positions.

Salary of Fishing Officer: Marine

• $48.64 – $53.89/ hour

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How to apply online:

The Canadians who are interested in these job positions can apply for these jobs at Fisheries and Oceans Canada-Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Regions. Candidates who are accommodated during any phase of the job evaluation process can use the contact information below to request these specialized accommodations. Even candidates who meet the job criteria may be eligible.