Saltwater Technician

Saltwater Husbandry Technician Tofino BCCermaq Canada is currently seeking permanent full-time 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 is an international salmon farming company which prides itself on playing a leadership role in the global sector. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile Canada and Norway. A committed team that is proud to grow nutritious seafood for a competitive global market. At Cermaq you become part of a meaningful and consistently developing workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities where you will be able to grow and learn in a rapidly advancing and dynamic sector. We support our employees personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and dedicated. We are smart people in rubber boots. We care for each other for the environment and for our we Offer:Company paid medical and dental benefits upon hireCompany matching RRSP Program6% Vacation 3 weeks per yearCompany provided meals work gear and PPEA starting pay rate of $25.00/hourA 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 harvestApplying appropriate feeding strategies to grow and manage fish welfare either through hand feeding or auto-feeding techniquesMonitoring fish activity and conducting environmental monitoring and sampling activities to ensure proper fish welfareMaintaining a clean safe and bio secure site by performing simple maintenance setting up sites and closing sitesOperating heavy machinery such as boats forklifts and capstansWork a camp shift of 8 days on 6 days off 10 hours per dayPosition RequirementsAlthough prior experience is nice we will train youEnjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions in remote work locationsHaving a positive mindset be flexible about what you need to do each dayA team player gets along great with others and are always looking to lend a handAbility to work independently without supervision; you take initiative and work to keep yourself and your team safe each to Apply:For more information about this opportunity please visit our careers page apply via Indeed or email your resume and cover letter stating Saltwater Husbandry Technician in the subject line to: Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of 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 would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.