(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 plants

Support scheduling and logistics for active commercial fishing vessels

Work closely with the Senior VP of Operations to ensure smooth operations across the fleet and plant

Assist 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 forklift

Maintain strong communication with fishermen, suppliers, and internal departments

Support order assembly and ensure accuracy of outgoing shipments





Handle real-time problem solving when logistical issues arise

Perform administrative and coordination tasks including data entry and documentation

Must-Have Qualifications

Direct, hands-on experience working aboard commercial fishing vessels (e.g., fisherman, deckhand, vessel crew) — required

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

High level of initiative, accountability, and self-motivation

Ability to operate autonomously and think ahead (foresight)

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

Team-oriented with a hands-on mindset

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Nice-to-Have

Experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain

Forklift experience (or willingness to obtain certification)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Work Environment & Schedule
Monday to Friday with flexible hours (typically ~8:00am-4:30pm); occasional weekend work during peak seasons; split between office, plant floor, warehouse, and dock environments; highly energetic — no two days are the same.

Compensation & Why Join
Starting salary $75,000-$95,000 CAD with flexibility to stretch for the right candidate; regular milestone-based performance 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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