BOAT ASSEMBLERS:
• Cut, shape, and join metal/wood/composite pieces or assemble pre-cut/fabricate wood, metal or composite pieces to make a wooden/metal/composite boat using hand and power tools
• Assemble prefabricated parts and sections of fibreglass, metal, or other material to form complete boat
• Caulk decks and hulls using caulking gun
• Install trims, rudders, seats, engine mounts and other accessories using hand tools
• May repair boats under supervision.
BOAT INSPECTORS:
• Inspect assembled boats for defects and conformance to quality standards
• Mark defects to be repaired
• Make minor adjustments and repairs
• Record information on products inspected.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Boat assembly inspector
• Boat motor installer
• Composite technician - boat assembly
• Fibreglass boat assembler
• Fibreglass boat assembly repairer
• Fibreglass boat inspector and finisher
• Motorboat assembler
• Wooden boat assembly inspector
• Wooden boat inspector
• Wooden hull caulker - boat assembly
ASSOCIATED TITLES
• Some secondary school education may be required.
• Completion of college or other courses in boat building may be required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Experience as a helper or labourer in the same company may be required for boat assemblers.
• Experience as a boat assembler may be required for boat inspectors.
QUALIFICATIONS
The "best fit" category(ies) in the National Occupational Classification will depend on education, duties, and responsibilities. These categories are suggested to help job seekers and employers get started.
SUGGESTED NOC CATEGORIES:
CAT 9; TEER 4 (94219)
SUGGESTED NOC CATEGORY LINK:
NOC CATEGORIES
Various immigration pathways are available to international job seekers and Canadian employers seeking international talent. For more information, contact us or visit Nova Scotia's immigration website.
Abbreviations used in this section:
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AIP = Atlantic Immigration Program
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FSW = Federal Skilled Worker
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NSNP = Nova Scotia Nominee Program
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On Demand = Occupations must be identified by the provincial or federal government as being in demand (insufficient qualified workers in Canada)
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PNP = Provincial Nominee Program (another name for NSNP)
IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS:
AIP, PNP (On-demand), On-demand according to economic priorities
IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS
Dusty, hot, confined spaces, working outdoors
WORKING CONDITIONS