Our client who is a well-established seafood processing and logistics company in British Columbia is looking for a hands-on Assistant Operations Manager to support the Senior Vice President of Operations in managing day-to-day logistics, fleet coordination, and seafood processing plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate fishing vessels, dock operations, freight, and logistics.
- Support daily seafood processing plant and warehouse operations.
- Resolve real-time operational challenges and changing priorities.
- Build strong working relationships with fishermen, vessel crews, logistics partners, and internal teams.
- Assist with fleet coordination, supply chain activities, and operational planning.

Required Qualifications:

- Mandatory: Hands-on experience working aboard commercial fishing vessels as a fisherman, deckhand, or vessel crew member.
- Experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable,



and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Competitive salary with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Milestone-based salary increases and year-end bonuses.
- RRSP matching and a comprehensive advantages package.
- Employee discounts on seafood.

Ideal Candidate: A fishing professional ready to transition from working on the water to dockside and plant operations while remaining actively involved in day-to-day activities. Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Employment Type: Full time

Experience: 5+ Years

Salary: CAD $75,000–$95,000 to start, with flexibility for the right candidate

Interested candidates who meet the mandatory fishing vessel experience requirement are encouraged to apply or DM.

📌 Assistant Operations Manager – Seafood & Fishing Industry (Vancouver)
🏢 Wordwizard Services
📍 Vancouver