ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER — SEAFOOD & FISHING INDUSTRY

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited seeks an Assistant Operations Manager to support day-to-day logistics, fleet coordination, and plant operations in BC's seafood and fishing sector. This role blends field presence with on-site leadership, requiring hands-on experience aboard commercial vessels and strong collaboration with senior operations leadership.

You will manage freight, warehousing, and real-time problem solving on the dock and in the warehouse, building relationships with

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and self-motivation.
• Ability to operate autonomously and think ahead.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Team-oriented with a hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day execution of logistics, fleet coordination and plant operations.
• Coordinate freight and warehouse activities on dock and in the facility.
• Build relationships with fishermen and internal teams to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Initiative

Autonomy

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Forklift certification

Job description

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER — SEAFOOD & FISHING INDUSTRY

About this position

Full-Time | 5+ Years Experience
Compensation: $ - $ to start, with flexibility to stretch
for the right candidate, plus milestone pay increases, year-end
bonuses, RRSP matching, a full benefits package, and discounts on
seafood

OVERVIEW

A well-established and respected seafood processing and logistics
operation in BC's wild seafood industry is seeking a highly motivated,
hands-on Assistant Operations Manager to support the Senior Vice
President of Operations with the day-to-day execution of logistics,
fleet coordination, and plant operations.

The right candidate is currently working on fishing vessels as a
fishing professional — a fisherman, deckhand, or similar — and is
ready to transition from the water to the docks. This role is built
for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and
enjoys being both on the floor and in the field. You will work closely
with the Senior VP of Operations and senior leadership to ensure
seamless coordination between fishing vessels, logistics, and plant
operations.

This is not a desk-only role. You will be in the warehouse, on the
dock, coordinating freight, solving real-time issues, and building
relationships with fishermen and internal teams.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct, hands-on experience working aboard commercial fishing vessels (e.g., fisherman, deckhand, vessel crew) — required
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• High level of initiative, accountability, and self-motivation
• Ability to operate autonomously and think ahead (foresight)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Team-oriented with a hands-on mindset
• Flexible and adaptable to changing prioritiesExperience in logistics, operations, or supply chain
• Forklift experience (or willingness to obtain certification)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel