Saltwater Husbandry Technician
Saltwater Husbandry Technician
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Saltwater Husbandry Technician Tofino BC
Cermaq Canada is currently seeking permanent fulltime Saltwater Husbandry Technicians for our saltwater operations. This position will be primarily based at our sea sites in Tofino BC. We provide company paid bus and boat transport from communities to our farms in Tofino.
Cermaq is a world leading salmon farming company. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile Canada and Norway. A team committed and proud to grow superior seafood for a global market. At Cermaq you become part of a meaningful developing and diverse workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities where you will be able to grow and learn in a sustainable and rapidly developing industry. We support our employees personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and committed. We are smart people in rubber boots. We care for each other for the environment and for our communities.
What we Offer:
- Company paid medical and dental benefits upon hire
- Company matching RRSP Program
- 6 Vacation 3 weeks per year
- Meals work gear and PPE
A Day on The Job:
- Providing support to the sea site through general husbandry operations to ensure a healthy lifecycle of the fish from smolt intakes to growth to harvest
- Applying appropriate feeding strategies to grow and manage fish welfare either through hand feeding or autofeeding techniques
- Monitoring fish activity and conducting environmental monitoring and sampling activities to ensure proper fish welfare
- Maintaining a clean safe and bio secure site by performing simple maintenance setting up sites and closing sites
- Operating heavy machinery such as boats forklifts and capstans
- Work a camp shift of 8 days on 6 days off 10 hours per day
Position Requirements
- Although prior experience is nice we will train you
- Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions in remote work locations
- Having a positive mindset be flexible about what you need to do each day
- A team player gets along great with others and are always looking to lend a hand
- Ability to work independently without supervision; you take initiative and work to keep yourself and your team safe each day.
How to Apply:
For more information about this opportunity please visit our careers page atwww.cermaq apply via Indeed or email your resume and cover letter stating Saltwater Husbandry Technician in the subject line to:
Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.
Cermaq Canada has a progressive view of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Although wholly committed to hire the best candidate available we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples for this role.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
- Hiring Rate$25.00
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
