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83121.00 – Fishermen/women

Fishermen/women operate fishing vessels less than 100 gross tonnes to pursue and land fish and other marine life.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Fisherman/woman
  • Fishing vessel skipper
  • Inshore fisherman/woman
  • Lobster fisherman/woman
  • Longliner fisherman/woman
  • Seiner fisherman/woman

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to navigate the vessel, deploy fishing gear and manage catches efficiently
  • Preventative Maintenance to maintain vessels and equipment by regularly checking and servicing equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure reliability
  • Far Vision to spot and track marine life, navigate safely and detect potential hazards from a distance
  • Static Strength to handle and move heavy fishing gear and equipment, such as nets and lines that may contain fish
  • Independence to adapt to changing conditions at sea, manage tasks effectively without constant supervision and maintain self-sufficiency during extended periods away from shore
  • Knowledge in Livestock, Farm Animals & Wildlife to understand fish activities to target specific fish, comply with fishing regulations and prevent overfishing of species

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate fishing vessel to pursue and catch fish and other marine life
  • Select area for fishing, plot courses and compute navigational positions using compasses and charts or electronic fishing aids
  • Steer vessel and operate navigational instruments
  • Operate fishing gear, direct fishing operation and supervise fishing crew members
  • Maintain engine, fishing gear and other on-board equipment
  • Record fishing activities, weather and sea conditions
  • Estimate costs of operations and plan budget for each fishing season
  • Establish fish marketing plan and keep records of all financial transactions
  • May transport fish to processing plants or fish buyers.

Additional information

  • Progression to master or mate on fishing vessels over 100 gross tonnes is possible with additional training, licensing and experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Fishing masters and officers (83120)
  • Fishing vessel deckhands (84121)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

83 – Occupations in natural resources and related production

Sub-major group

831 – Occupations in natural resources and fisheries

Minor group

8312 – Fishing vessel masters and fishermen/women

Unit group

83121 – Fishermen/women

Occupational profile

83121.00 – Fishermen/women

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