Assistant Operations Manager – Seafood & Fishing Industry

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 benefits 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.