Freshwater Hatchery Technician

Cermaq Group; Duncan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental, and vision

AD&D insurance

Life and dependent insurance

RRSP matching after 3-month probation

Vacation pay 6% (3 weeks) per year

Job summary

Cermaq British Columbia is seeking a Freshwater Hatchery Technician 3 for Oceans Hatchery near Duncan. This full-time, permanent role involves monitoring systems, following schedules and supporting staff in loading fish, with focus on biosecurity and safe operations.

Ideal candidates are eager learners with an understanding of hatchery procedures; salmon hatchery experience is an asset. The company emphasizes development, teamwork, and a supportive benefits package, with potential overtime

Qualifications

• Understanding and adherence to hatchery biosecurity, procedures and protocols.
• Ability to learn and apply technical procedures.
• Knowledge or experience with salmon hatchery operations is an asset.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor oxygen levels and run routine hatchery checklists.
• Help load fish and support other staff on site.
• Assist with various hatchery-related tasks as needed.
• Respond to alarms and maintain safety and biosecurity standards.

Skills

Biosecurity procedures

Technical procedures

Salmon hatchery operations

Team player

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Cermaq British Columbia is currently looking to fill the full-time, permanent role of aFreshwater Hatchery Technician 3 to our team at Oceans Hatchery (located near Duncan).

As an entry-level Hatchery Technician, you would be responsible for checking the operation of different systems as part of an established routine, such as oxygen level monitoring, checklists for different buildings and equipment, supporting other staff when loading fish and various other site-related activities.

Cermaq is a world leading salmon farming company. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile, Canada and Norway. A team committed and proud to grow superior seafood for a global market. At Cermaq, you become part of a meaningful, developing, and diverse workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities where you will be able to grow and learn in a sustainable and rapidly developing industry. We support our employees' personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and committed. We are smart people in rubber boots. We care for each other, for the environment, and for our communities

Application Requirements:

• Understanding and adherence to hatchery biosecurity, procedures and protocols
• Able to learn and apply technical procedures
• Knowledge and experience with salmon hatchery operations would be an asset
• Proactive attitude to foresee and solve problems and ability to work as a team member
• This full-time position operates on 5 days on 2 days off schedule (not camp-based) working 40 hours per week. Possible overtime may be required depending on business needs
• The shift schedule is dependent on the hatchery needs and will include at least one weekend day, shifts are Sunday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Saturday.
• The position may be required to work morning, afternoon, night shifts or on-call shifts
• Timely and reliable transportation will be required to travel to the hatchery to respond to alarm calls as needed
• Eligible for benefits upon hire including extended health, dental, and vision care, AD&D insurance; life and dependent insurance, and long-term disability insurance. RRSP matching available after 3-month probation completed.
• Vacation pay is accrued at a rate of 6% (3 weeks) per year

Special Requirements:

• Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness assessment, reference checks, and a criminal record check
• Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered

Cermaq British Columbia is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

Cermaq British Columbia has a progressive view of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Although wholly committed to hire the best candidate available, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples for this role.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.