Freshwater Aquaculture Technician - Charlotte County

Cooke Aquaculture Inc. • Sackville Parish, NB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s team as a Freshwater Aquaculture Technician for our various locations. Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

Requirements

• Attention to details
• Ability to lift and carry brood fish
• Computer literate
• Ability to answer alarms
• Willing to work varied or irregular shift including weekends.
• Completed aquaculture training from a recognized educational institute or sufficient hands-on experience in spawning, egg incubation and early rearing of salmon fry.
• Criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with water quality testing would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring feed and oxygen
• Completing water quality tests
• Data collection and input
• Daily farm routines
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Assist other aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries.
• Brood stock production and handling spawning, egg and fry production.
• Feed aquaculture stocks, vaccinate stocks, and perform culling.
• Operate, maintain, and clean pumps, filters, tanks and other aquaculture equipment.
• Keep daily records of water chemistry and oxygen.
• Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks.
• Handles chemicals with necessary PPE. Includes mandatory FIT testing (respirators).

Benefits

• Full-time year-round employment
• Competitive rates
• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Wellness: Wellness programs.
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree