(confidential, seafood & fishing industry) seeks an Assistant Operations Manager in Vancouver, BC. Full-Time. Experience: 5+ years. Salary: $75,000-$95,000 CAD to start, with flexibility to stretch for the right candidate, plus milestone pay increases, year-end bonuses, RRSP matching, a full benefits package, and employee discounts on seafood.Overview: A confidential, well-established seafood processing and logistics operation in BC's wild seafood industry seeks a highly motivated, hands-on Assistant Operations Manager to support the Senior Vice President of Operations with day-to-day execution of logistics, fleet coordination, and plant operations. The right candidate is currently working on fishing vessels as a fishing professional — fisherman, deckhand, or similar — and is ready to transition from the water to the docks. This is not a desk-only role: you'll be in the warehouse, on the dock, coordinating freight, solving real-time issues, and building relationships with fishermen and internal teams.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate delivery of fish, bait, and supplies between vessels, docks, and processing plantsSupport scheduling and logistics for active commercial fishing vesselsWork closely with the Senior VP of Operations to ensure smooth operations across the fleet and plantAssist with organizing freight movement across the coast (trucks, shipments, etc.)Jump in hands-on with production and warehouse teams as needed (unloading, palletizing, etc.)Operate (or be trained to operate) a forkliftMaintain strong communication with fishermen, suppliers,



and internal departmentsSupport order assembly and ensure accuracy of outgoing shipmentsHandle real-time problem solving when logistical issues arisePerform administrative and coordination tasks including data entry and documentationMust-Have Qualifications:Direct, hands-on experience working aboard commercial fishing vessels (e.G., fisherman, deckhand, vessel crew) — requiredStrong communication and relationship-building skillsHigh level of initiative, accountability, and self-motivationAbility to operate autonomously and think ahead (foresight)Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high- pressure environmentTeam-oriented with a hands-on mindsetFlexible and adaptable to changing prioritiesNice-to-Have:Experience in logistics, operations, or supply chainForklift experience (or willingness to obtain certification)Proficiency in Microsoft ExcelWork Environment & Schedule: Monday to Friday with flexible hours (typically ~8:00am-4:30pm); occasional weekend workduring peak seasons; split between office, plant floor, warehouse, and dock environments; highly energetic — no twodays are the same.Compensation & Why Join: Starting salary $75,000-$95,000 CAD with flexibility to stretch for the right candidate; regular milestone-basedperformance review pay increases; year-end bonuses; company RRSP matching program (available to eligible employees after an initial qualifying period); full benefits package; employee discounts on seafood; opportunity to grow into a larger operational leadership role over time; long-term career stability in a niche, essential industry.This job description is confidential; the identity of the hiring organization will not be disclosed until a candidate has been shortlisted and approved by the client.

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