Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment Odours Cold/refrigerated Wet/damp Tasks Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife Transport fish and shellfish to work area Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products Weigh fish or shellfish,
record weight and pack fish in ice Clean machines and immediate work areas Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines Sort fish according to species, weight and destination Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Productive interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Team player Employment terms options Evening Shift Morning Employment terms options On call Day Weekend Overtime required Overtime available Support for newcomers and refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth