Mactaquac Hatchery Worker

St. Mary’s First Nation; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A First Nation organization in Fredericton seeks a candidate for fish hatchery support. Responsibilities include feeding fish, maintaining equipment, and assisting with egg care. Ideal candidates should be able to lift weights, work outdoors, and possess a valid driver’s license. This role offers $18.50 per hour for 32 hours per week, starting August 11, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug test & random drug test.
• Must provide clean criminal record check.
• First Aid/CPR certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hand feeding fish and filling automatic feeders.
• Assisting with spawning and egg care.
• Pressure washing, hand scrubbing of incubation trays.

Skills

Able to lift at least 60 pounds

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather

Punctual and respectful

Basic record-keeping and data entry

Job description

Under the direction of the AFS Coordinator and Mactaquac Fish Hatchery Manager, the successful candidate will work in all aspects of AFS.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to lift at least 60 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather (including rain and heat under 40°C)
• Must pass a drug test & random drug test
• Must provide clean criminal record check
• Be punctual, respectful, and maintain a safe, healthy work environment
• First Aid/CPR certification (not required but often desirable for field roles)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Comfortable with basic record-keeping and data entry

Job Duties:

Fish hatchery and aquaculture support

• Hand feeding fish and filling automatic feeders
• Egg and fry picking (seasonal)
• Fish handling techniques (e.g., pond seining, dip netting, “booting” fish, tub transfers)
• Assisting with spawning and egg care
• Following all biosecurity protocols strictly

Cleaning and maintenance

• Pressure washing, hand scrubbing of incubation trays
• Cleaning ponds and maintaining equipment
• Setting up pond treatments (e.g., mixing/moving salt, using pumps)
• Facility maintenance (e.g., jump screen repairs, mending nets)

Terms of employment:

• 32 hours per week
• Start Date: August 11, 2025 until approximately November 2025
• $18.50 per hour
• Work location: Mactaquac Fish Hatchery

**St Mary’s First Nation hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Please provide a Resume and requested documents by the deadline of August 4 th , 2025Cassandra Carr