Deckhand

**Deckhand**

Permanent

Campbell River, BC

**Salary Range**:25.50 To 29.50 (CAD) Hourly

Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic company in the Aquaculture industry, is seeking to hire a dedicated Deckhand to join and support our Saltwater Team on the coasts of Vancouver Island. Reporting to the Skipper 2, the Deckhand will assist the Skipper 2 and Skipper in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of barge operations.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Assist with removal of all unused nets and ensure all net tag numbers are available for inventory
- Assist with installation of all clean nets on site
- Assist with mort allocation
- Follow all biosecurity procedures pre and post bin transport
- Hands-on mechanical maintenance and proper upkeep of barge to ensure vessel is maintained to Transport Canada and Grieg operating standards
- Familiarity with maintenance and startup logs for main engines and crane motor
- Familiarity with Barge Logbook, safety check list and all other company documents
- Assist with movement of consumable items, feed and fuel between sites
- Assist with moving of compressors on and off sites
- Assist Skipper 2 and outside contractors with site anchoring as/when needed
- Participate in education programs as required by regulation and made available from time to time or any other courses deemed necessary to maintain safe operation of barge and equipment
- Understand and adhere to government regulations, Standard Operating Practices, WorkSafe BC regulations and company biosecurity rules and practices
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Be familiar with the maintenance and upkeep of the barge
- Proficient with forklift, power tools and heavy equipment
- Must possess strength and mobility to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions, use basic hand and power tools and equipment, lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Mechanical training or equivalent
- Mechanical work experience
- Barge experience or equivalent preferred

**Position Details**:

- Based on the barge with an 8-days-on / 6-days-off shift schedule
- Occasional overtime as required
- Outdoor, hands-on physical work in a marine environment

**Why Join Us?**
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Pension plan and work-life balance
- Career growth opportunities through our in-house training provided
- Work in a stunning natural environment surrounded by wildlife
- Engage in meaningful, hands-on work contributing to sustainable food security

Join Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. and be part of a progressive company committed to sustainable aquaculture and the professional development of its employees.

As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and fosters a positive work environment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please note that this position will remain open until the position is filled. While we thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Grieg Seafood, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.