ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER, SEAFOOD & FISHING INDUSTRY

Brickstech; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone pay increases

Year-end bonus

RRSP matching

Full benefits package

Seafood discounts

Job summary

Brickstech in Vancouver, BC is seeking an experienced Assistant Operations Manager with 5+ years on commercial fishing vessels to lead day-to-day plant, warehouse, docks, and logistics activities.

You will coordinate fishing vessels, fleet activities, freight, and logistics, working closely with fishermen, warehouse teams, and internal operations staff. This hands-on leadership role requires strong initiative and communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in operations, logistics, or similar fields.
• Direct hands-on experience aboard commercial fishing vessels is required.
• Background as a fisherman, deckhand, vessel crew member, or similar fishing professional.
• Experience coordinating vessels, fleets, freight, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day plant and operational activities
• Coordinate fishing vessels, fleet activities, freight, and logistics
• Work directly with fishermen, warehouse teams, and internal operations staff
• Assist with dock and warehouse operations
• Resolve real-time operational and logistical issues
• Help ensure smooth coordination between vessels, logistics, and plant operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fishing professionals and internal teams
• Anticipate operational needs and changing priorities

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Initiative

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ Years

Compensation: $75,000-$95,000 to start, with flexibility for the right candidate

Additional compensation and benefits include milestone pay increases, year-end bonuses, RRSP matching, a full benefits package, and seafood discounts.

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Assistant Operations Manager to join a well-established seafood processing and logistics operation in British Columbia’s wild seafood industry.

This opportunity is particularly suited to an experienced fishing professional, fisherman, deckhand, or commercial vessel crew member who is ready to transition from working on the water into an operations leadership role.

This is not a desk-only position. The successful candidate will work across the warehouse, docks, logistics, fleet coordination, and plant operations while supporting senior operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day plant and operational activities
• Coordinate fishing vessels, fleet activities, freight, and logistics
• Work directly with fishermen, warehouse teams, and internal operations staff
• Assist with dock and warehouse operations
• Resolve real-time operational and logistical issues
• Help ensure smooth coordination between vessels, logistics, and plant operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fishing professionals and internal teams
• Anticipate operational needs and changing priorities

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Direct, hands-on experience working aboard commercial fishing vessels is required
• Background as a fisherman, deckhand, vessel crew member, or similar fishing professional
• Experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• High level of initiative, accountability, and self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and anticipate operational needs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work hands-on
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Important: Candidates must have direct commercial fishing vessel experience to be considered.