Handle lobster traps, catch, and deck equipment as a seasonal Deck Hand working primarily on Nova Scotia waters. Support protected, efficient fishing operations.

Reporting to the Captain, you will support the Communal Commercial lobster fishery and the Commercial Fisheries Manager’s operational objectives. Duties include hauling and resetting traps, baiting gear, sorting and banding lobster, maintaining catch quality, and keeping the vessel ready. You will also support regulatory compliance, records, and crew procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

- Haul, set, and reset lobster traps
- Bait traps and prepare gear for deployment
- Sort, measure, and band lobster according to regulations
- Maintain catch quality through handling, storage, and icing




- Clean and organize the deck for safe operations

Requirements:

- MED-DVS certification and minimum two years’ experience
- Knowledge of lobster fishing, trap handling, and catch sorting
- Ability to handle ropes, traps, and deck equipment safely
- Understanding of onboard safety, emergencies, and PPE
- Physical stamina for demanding work in changing weather

Bring lobster fishing knowledge, physical stamina, and safety awareness to productive seasonal deck operations across Nova Scotia.

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📌 Seasonal Lobster Fishing Deck Hand (Indian Brook)
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📍 Indian Brook