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Fishing Masters and Officers  (NOC 8261)
South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Fishing masters and officers manage and operate saltwater and freshwater fishing vessels greater than 100 gross tonnes to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are employed by establishments engaged in operating commercial fishing vessels.

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Fishing masters and officers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Command fishing vessel to catch fish and other marine life
  • Determine areas for fishing, plot courses and compute navigational positions using compass, charts, tables and other aids
  • Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids such as colour and paper sounders
  • Direct fishing operations and supervise crew activities
  • Record fishing progress, crew activities, weather and sea conditions on ship's log
  • Select and train vessel crews.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bulls Cove, Burgeo, Channel-Port aux Basques, Fortune, Grand Bank, Harbour Breton, Harbour Mille, Marystown

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Jobs for Fishing Masters and Officers in South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region

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There are currently no job offers available in South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region for this occupation.

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