NOC 84121: Fishing vessel deckhands
Fishing vessel deckhands perform a variety of manual tasks on commercial fishing voyages, and maintain fishing vessels. They are employed by establishments that operate commercial fishing vessels and by self-employed fishermen/women.
Official Main Duties for NOC 84121
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 84121
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Fishing vessel deckhands is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 84121.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $18 | $25/hr | $50 |
| Prince Edward Island → | $18.5/hr | $23/hr | $30/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $17.56/hr | $25/hr | $39.13/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $17.14/hr | $21/hr | $35/hr |
| Quebec → | $18/hr | $21/hr | $30/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $35/hr | $50/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 84121
13 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Deck officers, water transport (See 72602 Deck officers, water transport)View NOC 72602→
- Fishermen/women (See 83121 Fishermen/women)View NOC 83121→
- Fishing masters and officers (See 83120 Fishing masters and officers)View NOC 83120→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 84121 (Fishing vessel deckhands)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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