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Fishing Vessel Deckhands  (NOC 8441)
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie 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.

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

Barrie, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Orillia, Waterloo, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, New Hamburg, New Tecumseth, Orangeville, Penetanguishene, Port McNicoll, Shelburne, Alliston, Ayr, Beeton, Buena Vista Park, Cardwell, Cookstown, Cumberland Beach, Elmira, Elmvale, Purple Hill, Rockcut, Rockwood, Starrview Acres, St. Jacobs, Tottenham

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Wages for Fishing Vessel Deckhands in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie 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

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Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Ontario 11.05 14.21 22.45 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Kingston - Pembroke Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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London Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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Muskoka-Kawarthas Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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Northeast Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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Northwest Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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Ottawa Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Toronto Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Windsor-Sarnia Region 10.42 13.21 25.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data

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Please consult the Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.