Reporting to the Fisheries Operation Manager (1-Year Term Position), the Fisheries Fleet Coordinator is a logistics and vessel specialist, responsible for overseeing the vessels in use, ensuring that they are accounted for, fit for use, and safe. The Fisheries Fleet Coordinator must schedule vessel maintenance, order parts and equipment, and manage the fleet budget, also purchasing new vessels as required.

Please Note: Organization refers to the Paq’tnkek Mi’kmaw Nation

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the fleet, including vessel management and logistics
- Set operational policies, procedures, and standards, including determination of safety procedures for the handling of equipment and supplies, ensuring compliance
- Ensure that all vessels comply with local and federal fishing regulations
- Oversee the maintenance, dispatch and service of vessels
- Oversee the vessel repair, maintenance and purchase budget, ensuring appropriate record keeping
- Maintain detailed records of vessel maintenance, inspections and fishing activities
- Coordinate schedules for fishing trips, ensuring optimal use of fleet
- Monitor the performance of the vessels and crew, prepare reports for the Fisheries Operation Manager, and plan for changes to schedules and policies, as may be required
- Detect issues, including bottlenecks, in fleet operations and report on these to Fisheries Operation Manager
- Identify and work with Fisheries Operation Manager to implement cost-saving measures related to fleet operations
- Plan and set fleet-level targets




- Serve as the primary point of contact between the fleet and management and track location of vessels, providing on-land support, addressing any issues or concerns

Position Qualification Requirements

The Fisheries Fleet Coordinator should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

Education & Experience

- Degree or diploma in Ship Engineering, Marine Studies, Logistics, or a related discipline, preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 5+ years’ experience as a fisheries crew member in roles with increasing responsibility
- Ship Pilot License and Master Certificate of Competency, required
- Prior experience with fleet management, operations and logistics coordination
- Valid Advanced Marine First Aid Certification, WHMIS and CPR Certification

Knowledge

- Strong knowledge of fishing operations and responsibilities and expectations related roles (Captain, First Mate, Deckhand, Commercial Fisherman)
- Proficient knowledge of safety processes, policies and procedures required to effectively run a fishing vessel
- Strong knowledge of vessel engineering, marine vessel design, instrumentation, and navigation equipment
- Sound knowledge of fishing and boating laws in Nova Scotia
- Knowledge of fishing technology and equipment
- Understanding of First Nations governance, culture, values and traditions




- Knowledge of Fisheries Management Systems (FMS)

Skills & Abilities

- Excellent time management, organization, and delegation skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively concentrate on multiple tasks in a busy working environment
- Robust leadership and team building skills with the ability to effectively manage a team
- Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in troubleshooting vessel-related mechanical or operational issues
- Effective written and oral communication skills for coordinating vessel operations and crew, and writing reports for senior management

Contacts (typical)

Internal: Fisheries Operation Manager, Bayside CEO, Fishing Crew (Lobster/Crab Captains, Fishermen, First Mate, Deckhand, Spares), Fisheries Assistant/FMS

External: Government agencies, suppliers, other First Nation communities, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Transport Canada

Complexity

The typical difficulty of analysis, problem solving, and reasoning required to perform job related duties includes:

- Tracking fleet and vessels both inshore and offshore

Ensuring that vessels meet safety and government requirements

- Identification of bottlenecks in fleet operations, maintenance issues, and cost-saving techniques

Decision Making:

The usual types of decisions made in this role include:

- Decisions in relation to fleet and vessel scheduling
- Decisions in relation to safety precaution requirements, and policies and procedures
- Cost saving techniques

Specific types of decisions that must be referred to a supervisor include:

📌 Fisheries Fleet Coordinator (Afton Station)
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