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Fishing Vessel Deckhands  (NOC 8441)
Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

crewman/woman, fishing vessel, deckhand, seiner, fishing vessel deckhand, icer, fishing vessel, netmender, fishing vessel, trawlerman/woman.

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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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Montmagny, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Beauceville, Black Lake, Charny, Disraeli, Lac-Etchemin, Lévis, Saint-Jean-Chrysostome, Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Rédempteur, Saint-Romuald

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Wages for Fishing Vessel Deckhands in Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 9.75 13.40 24.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
British Columbia 10.25 16.06 40.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Manitoba N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
New Brunswick 10.62 13.55 24.27 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Newfoundland and Labrador 10.00 12.02 27.34 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia 10.15 13.74 23.55 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Ontario 11.05 14.21 22.45 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island 10.00 12.14 16.90 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Québec N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Saskatchewan N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
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