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.

• 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.

Grande Prairie, Athabasca, Barrhead, Beaverlodge, Fairview, Falher, Fox Creek, Grande Cache, Grimshaw, High Level, High Prairie, Manning, Mayerthorpe, Peace River, Sexsmith, Slave Lake, Spirit River, Swan Hills, Valleyview, Wembley, Westlock, Whitecourt

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