Freshwater Aquaculture Technician: Full-Time Growth Role

Cooke Aquaculture; Cardwell Parish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company in Canada is seeking a motivated Freshwater Aquaculture Technician for fulltime employment. This role involves monitoring and maintaining fish health, managing daily farm activities, and working with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates should have aquaculture training or equivalent hands-on experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive health and dental benefit package

Qualifications

• Completed aquaculture training or sufficient hands-on experience in spawning and egg incubation.
• Previous experience with water quality testing would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor feed and oxygen levels.
• Complete water quality tests.
• Collect and input data.
• Maintain equipment and perform daily farm routines.
• Assist in fish hatchery operations.
• Handle spawning, egg, and fry production.
• Vaccinate stocks and perform culling.

Skills

Attention to details

Ability to lift and carry brood fish

Computer literate

Ability to answer alarms

Willing to work varied shifts including weekends

Education

Aquaculture training from a recognized educational institute

Job description

A leading aquaculture company in Canada is seeking a motivated Freshwater Aquaculture Technician for fulltime employment. This role involves monitoring and maintaining fish health, managing daily farm activities, and working with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates should have aquaculture training or equivalent hands-on experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Competitive salary and benefits offered.