aquaculture worker

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Fish farm

Tasks

• Feed aquaculture stock
• Cull, mark or tag stock and report stock irregularities
• Operate, maintain and clean pumps, filters and other aquaculture equipment
• Clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures
• Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farms
• Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks
• Repair nets, splice ropes and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment

Type of aquaculture operations

• Aquaculture — salmon

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)