Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada's Best Managed Companies Program, 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.
The Role
Primary duties include:
- 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).
The ideal candidate must be:
- 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.
The ideal candidate will have completed aquaculture training from a recognized educational institute. This requirement may be substituted with sufficient hands-on experience in spawning, egg incubation and early rearing of salmon fry. Previous experience with water quality testing would be considered an asset.
Benefits Package
- 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 programs.
- Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
- Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.