Aquaculture Technician

Grieg Seafood • Full-time • Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada • USD $ 24 - USD $ 29 / hour • 3m ago

Aquaculture Technician

Permanent Full-time

Campbell River, BC

Salary Range:24.00 To 29.00 (CAD) Hourly

Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic company in the Aquaculture industry, is seeking to hire dedicated Aquaculture Technicians to join and support our Saltwater Teams on the coasts of Vancouver Island. The Aquaculture Technician role is a permanent, full-time position, consisting of shift work, 8 days on site and 6 days off. You will be reporting to the Site Manager and will be responsible for working as part of a team to conduct the day to day farm operations including feeding, animal husbandry and security of fish stocks.

Key Accountabilities:

Carrying out daily tasks, including monitoring, feeding, and caring for fish and equipment
A keen understanding of all fish handling procedures (i.e. grading and splits)
Understand, enforce, and adhere to all government regulations, farm practices and standard of practices
Conducting water chemistry tests and habitat assessments, and sampling fish health
A good understanding of feed regimes, feed rates and feed monitoring
Familiarity with cage and anchoring knowledge and related maintenance
Environmental and plankton monitoring
Managing site inventory and performing general errands
Basic equipment maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting and general site upkeep
Collecting and entering production data
Supporting the training and development of new technicians

Qualifications & Skills:

Previous experience in Aquaculture preferred, but not required
Aquaculture Certificate/Diploma, or a science-based degree in Aquaculture, Biology, Marine Biology, Fisheries Resource Management preferred but not required
Valid certificates for First Aid 1, WHMIS, Forklift, SVOP and Med A3 are an asset
Must be physically fit and able to lift or move heavy items up to 40 lbs. (20 kg)
Well-developed communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Strong teamwork and conflict resolution skills
Proficiency in computer applications
Enthusiastic mindset with a strong desire to grow and develop new skills
Valid driver’s license in good standing

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Pension plan and work-life balance
Career growth opportunities through our in-house Technical Advancement Program (TAP)
Work in a stunning natural environment surrounded by wildlife
Engage in meaningful, hands-on work contributing to sustainable food security

Join Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. and be part of a progressive company committed to sustainable aquaculture and the professional development of its employees.

As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and fosters a positive work environment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please note that this position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected. While we thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Grieg Seafood, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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