Associate Member Structure & Annual Fee
Fish Safe NS has a base membership of companies in the fish harvesting, fish processing, aquaculture, and services incidental to fishing sectors. Each sector has assigned SIC codes that correspond to its Workers' Compensation accounts. Members in SIC’s 311, 312, 321, and 1021 are annually invoiced a membership levy that depends on the amount of WCB premiums paid in the previous year. Members in the above SIC codes will be referred to as Regular Members and will have full access to all offerings, discounts, and resources made available by Fish Safe NS. Discounts for Regular Members are greater than discounts for Associate Members.
Fish Safe NS recognizes that outside organizations with a vested interest in the seafood industry have expressed interest in joining our organization for various reasons (general association, good PR, wanting to be a part of a group working for positive change, etc.). With that, Fish Safe NS has developed the following criteria to allow organizations and individuals to become Associate Members. Associate Members do not fall within the above SIC codes or do not have WCB coverage, making them ineligible to become Regular Members.
Associate Member Fee Structure
*Associate Member Fee’s are paid annually. Payment is due when you enroll as an Associate Member and is renewable January 1st of each following year. Cash, cheque, credit, or direct funds transfer accepted. (Revised January 10, 2024)
Associate Members will be entitled to the following benefits & discounts:
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$95 Discount on Marine Advanced First Aid
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$60 Discount on Marine Basic First Aid
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$45 Standard First Aid
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$20 Discount on Emergency First Aid
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$25 discount on Mental Health for the Workplace
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$25 discount on Forklift Operator Certificate booked by Fish Safe NS
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$20 discount on all other Fish Safe NS-approved training courses
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At-cost Occupational Health & Safety Consultation(s)
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At-cost Hazard Assessment, OHS Needs Assessment, OHS Policy Assistance
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Free fishing, processing, and aquaculture safety resources
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Use of Fish Safe NS Associate Member logo on company websites and promotional pieces to indicate your Associate Member status.
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Open invitation to attend Fish Safe NS events, which include meetings, Annual General Meeting, safety socials, and wharf-side safety demos.
For any questions, please reach out to our Executive Director, Richard MacLean. Richard would be pleased to discuss in detail the advantages of you and your company becoming an Associate Member of Fish Safe NS.
Phone: 902-527-7985
email director@fisheriessafety.ca
Fish Safe NS Associate Membership Application Form download here
Adopted 10/28/2021 – Board of Directors
Revision: March 1, 2026
