Freshwater Aquaculture Technician

Cooke Aquaculture; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global seafood company is seeking a Freshwater Aquaculture Technician in South Oromocto, NB. This full-time position involves monitoring fish health, conducting water quality tests, and assisting in hatchery operations. Ideal candidates should have aquaculture training or relevant experience, and be eager to work in a dynamic team. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive health and dental benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Completion of aquaculture training 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring feed and oxygen.
• Completing water quality tests.
• Data collection and input.
• Daily farm routines.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Assisting other aquaculture technicians in operation of fish hatcheries.
• Brood stock production and handling, spawning, egg and fry production.
• Feeding aquaculture stocks, vaccinating stocks, and performing culling.
• Operating, maintaining, and cleaning pumps, filters, tanks, and other aquaculture equipment.
• Keeping daily records of water chemistry and oxygen levels.
• Grading and weighing aquaculture stocks.
• Handling chemicals with necessary PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift and carry brood fish

Computer literate

Ability to respond to alarms

Willing to work varied or irregular shifts

Education

Aquaculture training from a recognized educational institute

Job description

Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in 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 South Oromocto, NB.

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

Positions offer full-time, year-round employment.

Primary duties include:

• Monitoring feed and oxygen
• Completing water quality tests
• Data collection and input
• Daily farm routines
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Assisting other aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries
• Brood stock production and handling, spawning, egg, and fry production
• Feeding aquaculture stocks, vaccinating stocks, and performing culling
• Operating, maintaining, and cleaning pumps, filters, tanks, and other aquaculture equipment
• Keeping daily records of water chemistry and oxygen levels
• Grading and weighing aquaculture stocks
• Handling chemicals with necessary PPE, including mandatory FIT testing (respirators)

The ideal candidate must be:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to lift and carry brood fish
• Computer literate
• Ability to respond to alarms
• Willing to work varied or irregular shifts, 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.

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive health and dental benefits package.

The Opportunity

This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow, reach your full potential, and be part of a team driven to succeed. We value performance, reward contribution, and recognize talent. Join us at the center of a growing, global seafood leader and be part of its expansion. Bring your passion for learning, your desire for growth, and your energy to advance your career with us.

The Why

Why choose Cooke? Because we reward initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We are committed to your growth and will provide the platform to create your career and future.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.