Freshwater Aquaculture Technician - Contract

Cooke Aquaculture Inc.; Town of Oromocto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is seeking a Freshwater Aquaculture Technician for our hatchery in South Oromocto, NB. This contract role ends on December 15, 2026. Primary duties include monitoring feed and oxygen, water quality testing, data collection, and daily farm routines.

The ideal candidate has aquaculture training or equivalent hands-on spawning, egg incubation and early rearing salmon fry experience. Background check is required and weekend shifts may be needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of aquaculture training from a recognized educational institute.
• Substitution with hands-on spawning, egg incubation and early rearing salmon fry experience acceptable.
• Experience with water quality testing is an asset.
• Ability to lift and carry brood fish; respond to alarms; willingness to work varied shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor feed and oxygen levels.
• Complete water quality tests and record results.
• Collect and input data; perform daily farm routines.
• Clean and maintain equipment; operate pumps, filters and tanks.
• Assist other aquaculture technicians in hatchery operations.
• Handle brood stock production, spawning, and egg/fry production.
• Vaccinate and cull stocks as needed; follow PPE and FIT testing requirements.
• Keep daily records of water chemistry and oxygen levels.
• Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Physical strength

Ability to work weekends

Attention to safety

Education

Aquaculture training

Tools

Water quality testing

Job description

Contract Full-Time Oromocto, NB, CA

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 AquacultureTechnician for our hatchery in South Oromocto, NB. This is a contract position with an end date of December 15, 2026.

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:

• Ability to lift and carry brood fish
• 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.

*As per company policy, a criminal background check is required.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a growing, global leader in seafood and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

Why Cooke?

Simple - we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

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