Hatchery Technician

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood company is seeking two Hatchery Technicians for their Freshwater team in Campbell River, Canada. This includes both a permanent and a temporary full-time position. Ideal candidates will possess aquaculture experience and relevant education. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, caring for fish, conducting water quality checks, and maintaining equipment. The company offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits plan, and year-round employment. Successful candidates should demonstrate organization, motivation, and the ability to collaborate with diverse individuals.

Benefits

Competitive industry wages

Comprehensive Flex Benefits Plan

Wellness Program

Potential for Annual Bonus

Transportation from Campbell River marshalling point

Qualifications

• Preference for applicants with aquaculture experience.
• Relevant post-secondary education will be considered.
• Must be safety-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Feed and care for fish from egg to smolt stages.
• Accurate reporting and document management.
• Conduct daily water quality checks.
• Monitor fish behaviour and health.
• Safely operate mobile and site equipment.
• Maintain a clean environment for fish and employees.

Skills

Aquaculture experience

Safety-oriented

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Relevant post-secondary education

Job description

Hatchery Technician

Mowi Canada West is recruiting for two Hatchery Technicians to join our Freshwater team, with roles based at either Big Tree Creek Hatchery or Dalrymple Hatchery. This includes one permanent full-time position and one temporary full-time position, with an estimated duration of 18 months.

Applicants with aquaculture experience and/or relevant post secondary education will be given preference as we are a company that embraces constant learning and industry professionalism. The successful candidates will be safety oriented, self-motivated, highly organized and have a positive attitude. The ability to work with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures is paramount.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Feeding and all other care required for fish from eggto smolt stages.
• Accurate reporting, record keeping and document management.
• Conducting daily water quality and equipment checks.
• Monitoring fish behaviour, appearance and overall health.
• Safely operate mobile and site equipment as authorized and upon completion of required training.
• Cleaning, power-washing and sanitizing to maintain a pristine environment for our fish and our employees.

What we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and full-time, year-round employment
• Camp shift of 8 days on, 6 days off
• Comprehensive Flex Benefits Plan including Life & Disability Insurance and pension plan is available to eligible employees
• Wellness Program including an annual wellness reimbursement
• Potential for Annual Bonus
• Trasportation from our Campbell River marshalling point

Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.