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Fishermen/women

Fishermen/women operate fishing vessels less than 100 gross tonnes to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are usually self-employed owner-operators of fishing vessels.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$18.10
/hr
Typical
CA$27.77
/hr
Experienced
CA$60.00
/hr

Average: CA$35.71/hr

38.4% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples
  • fisherman/woman
  • fishing vessel skipper
  • inshore fisherman/woman
  • lobster fisherman/woman
  • longliner fisherman/woman
  • seiner fisherman/woman
All Examples
  • beam trawl fisherman/woman
  • clam dredge operator
  • clam fisherman/woman
  • crab fisherman/woman
  • Danish seine fisherman/woman
  • fisherman/woman
  • fishing vessel skipper
  • gill net fisherman/woman
  • gillnetter skipper
  • handliner fisherman/woman
  • harpoon fisherman/woman
  • hoop net fisherman/woman
  • inshore fisherman/woman
  • line fisherman/woman
  • lobster fisherman/woman
  • longline fisherman/woman
  • longliner fisherman/woman
  • otter trawl fisherman/woman
  • pot fisherman/woman
  • pound net fisherman/woman
  • prawn fisherman/woman
  • purse seine fisherman/woman
  • scallop dredger
  • seaweed dragger
  • seaweed harvesting machine operator
  • seiner fisherman/woman
  • shellfish fisherman/woman
  • shellfish harvester operator
  • shore fisherman/woman
  • swordfish fisherman/woman
  • trap boss - fishing
  • trap fisherman/woman
  • troller fisherman/woman
  • weir fisherman/woman

Main Duties

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.

Requirements

Employment Requirements
  • Several years of experience as fishing vessel crew member or helper are usually required.
  • Marine Emergency Duties Certificate is required by Transport Canada.
  • A valid Fishing Vessel Operator Certificate is required.
  • A commercial fishing licence is required.
  • Licences are required for each species of fish pursued.
  • Trade certification for fish harvesters is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Data from Statistics Canada (NOC 2021), ESDC Labour Market Information, and Job Bank Canada