aquaculture worker
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. In/on water.
Work setting:
Willing to relocate.
Tasks:
- Clean, sanitize and dry aquaculture equipment before the next use to prevent the introduction of pathogens and disease.
- Feed aquaculture stock.
- Maintain aquaculture equipment.
- Operate aquaculture equipment.
- Clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures.
- Transfer stock to tanks in trucks and pack stock in special containers.
- Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farms.
- Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks.
Type of aquaculture operations:
Aquaculture — salmon.
Area of specialization:
Atlantic salmon.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation. Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Weight handling:
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
Personal suitability:
Flexibility.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
Flexible hours. Morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits:
- On-site housing options.
- Other benefits.
- Parking available.
- Wellness program.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.