Commercial Fisherman/woman

**Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd** is seeking casual, full-time, permanent fishermen/women to join our crew aboard our scallop-harvesting freezer factory trawler, the Lady Comeau III.
- Year-round rotation
- Trip times/lengths vary. Typically, 14 days at sea, max. Rotational shifts: 6 hours on, 6 hours off.
- 7 days ashore
- Additional days/hours may be required

The day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Active participation in the Comeau’s Safety Program.
- Follow all company policies and procedures, and participate actively in all training opportunities.
- Operate Automatic Shucking Machines (ASMs) and other scallop processing equipment.
- Follow directions from the officers on the vessel.
- Collaborate with crew members to meet production targets, ensuring production operates optimally.
- Hand-shucking scallops may be required on occasion.
- Deck operations may require handling gear, sorting scallops, and other directions from officers.
- Follow all Quality Control/PCP(preventative control plans) to ensure scallops meet QC standards.
- Carry out daily cleaning duties, and ensure your station and vessel are kept up to QC and company standards.
- Assist in the organization of cold storage/ freezing area, as required
- Pre-trip preparations and loading of grub and gear.
- Assist in the repairs and maintenance of equipment and gear, as required
- Other duties as required

**EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 1 + year(s) fishing experience preferred.
- Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.
- Physically able to respond in emergencies, lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders, push/pull objects, perform repetitive tasks, etc.)

**_You must possess (be willing/able to obtain) the following certifications:_**
- Seafarer’s Medical
- Marine BASIC First Aid
- WHMIS/GHS
- Commercial Fishing License
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED) DVS or STCW

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits

**_Compensation - Casual_**: Daily rate per trip

**_Compensation - Full-time/ Permanent_**: Salary