Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Mussel sites (land/barge)

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare nets, lines and other fishing tackle
• Operate fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life
• Clean, sort and pack fish in ice and stow catch in hold
• Clean deck surfaces and fish hold
• Steer vessels to and from fishing areas

Experience and specialization

Type of fishing

• Mussel socking and harvesting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan