fish processor

St. Jean's cannery Ltd. · Nanaimo, BC · $21.50 hourly

Posted 2026-09-01 · Reviewed on 2026-09-09 · What do these ratings mean?

Verdict

No deterministic flags at all, and St. Jean's Cannery is verified as a long-established Nanaimo seafood cannery operating since 1961 at an address matching the posting. The fish processor role is the company's core business and $21.50/hr is exactly market. The absence of a careers page on the corporate site is not a concern given the posting runs through WorkBC.

The employer's real-world location matches the posting-5
employerChecks.web.locationMatch = "match"
The employer's website is reachable-5
employerChecks.web.websiteReachable = "yes"
role fits verified business-8
fish processor at a verified commercial cannery, market wage
no application flags-10
flags array empty
Web search confirms the employer is a real business-15
employerChecks.web.businessMatch = "match"

Application flags (0)

No application flags detected.

Employer checks

Website found	https://stjeans.com
Website reachable	yes
Business identity	matches the posting
Location	matches the posting
Job listings on its site	no
Mail-application address	none - the posting has no mailing address
How it was verified	web search
Confidence	0.90
Summary	St. Jean's Cannery & Smokehouse is a well-established seafood cannery (since 1961, majority Nuu-chah-nulth-owned) at 242 Southside Dr, Nanaimo. One of the last commercial canneries in BC; fish processor role fits its core business exactly. No careers page on site, but posting via WorkBC is normal. No mailing-address red flags.
Checked on	2026-09-09

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Fish and seafood plant workers (94142)
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Salary: $21.50 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment: Noisy, Odours, Dusty, Hot, Cold/refrigerated, Wet/damp
Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer, Willing to relocate
Tasks: Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications, Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing, Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife, Transport fish and shellfish to work area, Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing, Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required, Record production information, Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products, Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products, Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice, Clean machines and immediate work areas, Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
Equipment and machinery experience: Fish canning and cooking machine, Fish cleaning and cutting machine, Fish meal processing machine, Fish products machine, Fish smoker and dehydrator, Roe processing machines
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player
Government programs: Recognized employer
Employment terms options: Evening
Experience: Experience an asset
Employment terms options: Day, Weekend
Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees, Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.), Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.), Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) , Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition, Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees , Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees , Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment, Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers , Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations   , Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers , Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers 
Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities, Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.), Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees, Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
How to apply:
By email: jobs@romancis.ca