Explore unit group

Version:
NOC 2006 Version 1.0

8441 – Fishing Vessel Deckhands

Fishing vessel deckhands perform a variety of manual tasks on commercial fishing voyages, and maintain fishing vessels. They are employed by establishments that operate commercial fishing vessels and by self-employed fishermen/women.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Checkerman/woman, fishing vessel
  • Crewman/woman, fishing vessel
  • Deckhand, fishing vessel
  • Deckhand, gillnetter
  • Deckhand, offshore trawler
  • Deckhand, seiner
  • Deckhand, shellfish harvester
  • Fishboat deckhand
  • Fishing vessel checkerman/woman
  • Fishing vessel deckhand
  • Fishing vessel rollerman/woman
  • Fishing vessel skiffman/woman
  • Gillnetter deckhand
  • Icer, fishing vessel
  • Netmender, fishing vessel
  • Offshore trawler deckhand
  • Rollerman/woman, fishing vessel
  • Shellfish harvester deckhand
  • Skiffman/woman, fishing vessel
  • Trawlerman/woman
  • Crewman/woman, fishing vessel
  • Deckhand, seiner
  • Fishing vessel deckhand
  • Icer, fishing vessel
  • Netmender, fishing vessel
  • Trawlerman/woman

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Fishing vessel deckhands perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Prepare nets, lines and other fishing tackle, and operate fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life
    • Clean, sort and pack fish in ice and stow catch in hold
    • Repair nets, splice ropes and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment
    • Clean deck surfaces and fish hold
    • Handle mooring lines during docking
    • May steer vessels to and from fishing areas
    • May prepare and cook meals for crew members.

Employment requirements

  • There are no specific educational requirements.
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Trawlermen/women require at least one year of experience.
  • Fishing vessel deckhands require a commercial fishing licence.

Additional information

  • Fishing vessel deckhands may become skippers upon acquiring an entry licence and a boat.
  • Fishing vessel deckhands may progress to watchkeeper or mate positions with additional training.

Exclusions

  • Deck Officers, Water Transport (2273)
  • Fishing Masters and Officers (8261)
  • Fishing Vessel Skippers and Fishermen/women (8262)

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
8 – Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
Skill level
C – Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.
Major group
84 – Intermediate Occupations in Primary Industry
Minor group
844 – Other Fishing and Trapping Occupations
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0