LOCATION OF WORK
Ports of sailing
Commercial fishing vessels in the Maritimes Region operate from the multitude of small and large ports located anywhere between the northern tip of Cape Breton, along the southeastern coast to Halifax and the southwestern shore towards Yarmouth. Our Observers are based across the province and travel across Nova Scotia (and occasionally out of province) to meet their assigned vessels.
Work at sea
Fisheries Observers work aboard commercial vessels. Working conditions vary greatly depending on the size of the vessel, which can range from less than 40 feet to over 200 feet in length. Weather conditions are often cold and damp. Observers often work on open decks of smaller vessels or in the processing areas of larger factory freezer vessels. Sampling often requires vigorous physical activity to collect, measure and record biological data. Fisheries Observers are most often deployed alone to a vessel to work independently from the crew in a monitoring capacity. Trip durations for newer Observers typically vary from several hours to a week. More experienced Observers are offered longer deployments that can last from well over a week to in excess of a month.
Safety
JAVITECH is committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees. We have developed a safety program that includes input from a committee of experienced Fisheries Observers.
