Harvest Vessel Deckhand

Cooke Aquaculture Inc.; Town of Shelburne; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Includes coverage for

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RRSP matching

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

True North Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., is seeking a Harvest Vessel Deckhand to join the Shelburne, Nova Scotia team. The role involves offloading fish from the vessel, maintaining a clean deck, and ensuring safe operations, with travel and flexible hours as requirements.

Candidates must hold or obtain a Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certificate and a valid passport, and must be able to enter the United States. A criminal background check is required per policy.

Qualifications

• The role requires the ability to operate harvest vessel equipment and handle fish according to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Offload fish from vessel to plant or trucks without compromising quality.
• Perform general maintenance on the vessel deck to keep it clean, safe and operational.

Job description

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Harvest Vessel Deckhand

TNS - BH - Complex Full Time Shelburne, NS, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2574

Salary Range: CA$20.66 To CA$22.84 Hourly

True North Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program, is seeking an eager self-starting Harvest Vessel Deckhand to join our Harvest Team based out of Shelburne, Nova Scotia.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role

Reporting to the Harvest Vessel Captain, the duties of this job requires the use of harvest vessel equipment and an understanding of proper fish handling to successfully offload fish from the vessel to the plant or trucks without compromising quality.

Harvest Deckhands perform general maintenance work so that the vessel deck is clean, safe and operational.

The successful candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certificate as well as a valid passport and be able to enter into the United States. A willingness to travel and work flexible hours are a requirement of this position. Preference will be given to applicants with harvest vessel experience.

*As per company policy, a criminal background check is required.

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits Package

• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Wellness: Wellness programs.
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a growing, global leader in seafood and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple – we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.