NOC 8441 – Fishing vessel deckhands

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 8441 is for Fishing vessel deckhands

NOC skill type/level: Skill Level C

Employment requirements

• There are no specific educational requirements.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Marine Emergency Duties certificate is required by Transport Canada.
• A deckhand training program may be required.
• Trawlermen/women require at least one year of experience.
• Fishing vessel deckhands require a commercial fishing licence.

List of Job Titles for NOC 8441 – Fishing vessel deckhands

• Fishboat deckhand
• Fishing vessel checkerman/woman
• Fishing vessel crewman/woman
• Fishing vessel deckhand
• Fishing vessel icer
• Fishing vessel netmender
• Fishing vessel rollerman/woman
• Fishing vessel skiffman/woman
• Gillnetter deckhand
• Offshore trawler deckhand
• Seiner deckhand
• Shellfish harvester deckhand
• Trawlerman/woman