United States
8261- Fishing masters and officers
Canada NOC:
8261
Job Title:
Fishing masters and officers
Job Description:
Fishing masters and officers manage and operate saltwater and freshwater fishing vessels greater than 100 gross tonnes to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are employed by establishments engaged in operating commercial fishing vessels.
Main Duties:
Fishing masters and officers perform some or all of the following duties:
Command fishing vessels to catch fish and other marine life
Determine areas for fishing, plot courses and compute navigational positions using compasses, charts, tables and other aids
Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids such as echo sounders and chart plotters
Direct fishing operations and supervise crew activities
Record fishing progress, crew activities, weather and sea conditions on ship's log
Select and train vessel crews.
Employment Requirements:
Some secondary school education is usually required.
One to two years of experience as a fishing vessel deckhand is required.
Captains require one year of service as officer in charge of the watch.
A Fishing Master's Certificate is required for all occupations in this unit group.
A commercial fishing licence is required.
Additional Inormation:
Completion of Transport Canada examinations is required to advance from Fishing Master Class IV through Class I. Training programs are provided in provincial training centres.
Progression to merchant or government vessel officer positions (which require a Marine Officer Certificate) is possible with additional training and experience.
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Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
