Hatchery Technician (Northampton) Northampton, NB, Canada due on 09/25/2026

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Northampton; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodations

PPE provided

Health and dental benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mowi Canada East Inc. is seeking a Hatchery Technician to join our Freshwater team at the Northampton hatchery, NB.

The role requires living in on-site accommodations for an 8-day shift and performing duties such as feeding, grading/counting, and health monitoring while maintaining safety and biosecurity. The ideal candidate will have safety awareness, basic education or industry experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or relevant industry experience is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training opportunities.
• Ability to enter/review data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Feed, grade/count or measure fish and monitor health and behavior.
• Maintain records and document management, reporting and data entry.
• Ensure safety and biosecurity measures are followed on site.
• Live and work on site in company accommodations for an 8 day shift.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Hatchery Technician (Northampton)

We are seeking aHatchery Technicianto join the camp based shift on the Freshwater team at Mowi Canada East Inc. at our Hatchery inNorthampton, NB. Looking for a something new and exciting where you can grow your career, this is your opportunity!

ABOUT THE JOB

At Mowi, we work with the ocean to produce nutritious, delicious and supreme-quality seafood. We fulfill one fifth of global demand for farm-raised Atlantic salmon. Working for Mowi means joining a team of people who pride themselves on driving change and are committed to making a difference.

In the Hatchery Technician role you will live in our onsite accommodations for the duration of your 8 day shift and experience all the duties of a Hatchery Technician including, feeding, grading/counting or measuring fish, mortality removal, site security, maintenance, clean up, reporting, record keeping, document management, monitoring fish behaviour, appearance and health while ensuring safety and biosecurity measures are being followed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate would be safety oriented and forward-thinking with a passion for the industry. They would have:

• Related post-secondary education and/or experience within the industry is considered an asset
• Respect for the need for safe working practices and animal welfare
• Well-developed English verbal and written communication
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and participate in training opportunities
• Good computer skills and ability to enter/review data
• Ability to live and work on site in company accommodations for a shift of 8 days on, 6 days off
• Physical capability to lift and handle up to 25kg of material complete repetitive physical tasks
• A positive attitude and desire to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to work safely and effectively indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job as needed
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada

WHAT WE OFFER

Along with being part of an experienced team with a global industry leader. We offer:

• Starting wage of $20.35 and up depending on experienceand fulltime permanent work
• Onsite living accommodations for the duration of your shift including on site living premium and meal allowance
• Company provided gear and PPE
• Matching company paid Pension Plan contributions (DCPP)
• Comprehensive health and dental flex benefits plan including life & disability insurance
• Employee and family assistance program including telemedicine & online pharmacy
• Wellness programs, including an annual wellness reimbursement
• Potential for annual bonus and employee stock options program
• Opportunity to grow with a large global company

*As part of company policy, a criminal background check is required*

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

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.