Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ Years

Compensation: $75,000-$95,000 to start, with flexibility for the right candidate

Additional compensation and benefits include milestone pay increases, year-end bonuses, RRSP matching, a full benefits package, and seafood discounts.

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Assistant Operations Manager to join a well-established seafood processing and logistics operation in British Columbia’s wild seafood industry.

This prospect is particularly suited to an experienced fishing professional, fisherman, deckhand, or commercial vessel crew member who is ready to transition from working on the water into an operations leadership role.

This is not a desk-only position. The successful candidate will work across the warehouse, docks, logistics, fleet coordination, and plant operations while supporting senior operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Support day-to-day plant and operational activities

Coordinate fishing vessels, fleet activities, freight, and logistics

Work directly with fishermen, warehouse teams, and internal operations staff

Assist with dock and warehouse operations





Resolve real-time operational and logistical issues

Help ensure smooth coordination between vessels, logistics, and plant operations

Build and maintain strong relationships with fishing professionals and internal teams

Anticipate operational needs and changing priorities

Required Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience

Direct, hands-on experience working aboard commercial fishing vessels is required

Background as a fisherman, deckhand, vessel crew member, or similar fishing professional

Experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

High level of initiative, accountability, and self-motivation

Ability to work independently and anticipate operational needs

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work hands-on

Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Important: Candidates must have direct commercial fishing vessel experience to be considered.

📌 ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER, SEAFOOD & FISHING INDUSTRY (Winnipeg)
🏢 Brickstech
📍 Winnipeg