Maintenance Technician

Cermaq Group; Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aquaculture sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal performance of processing equipment and facility structures. This full-time role includes responsibilities like performing general maintenance, repairing equipment, and collaborating with a team to enhance workplace productivity. Applicants with solid mechanical expertise and team-oriented mindsets are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of industry mechanics.
• Capable of preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Preferred experience in plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance to minimize deficiencies.
• Repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Identify maintenance repairs through routine inspections.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Experience in maintenance role

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Cermaq Canada Processing is currently looking to fill the full-time position of a Maintenance Technician. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, as a maintenance technician you are responsible for ensuring that the processing equipment and facility structures are well maintained as to achieve maximum productivity and regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performs general maintenance on processing plant equipment and facilities to minimize deficiencies as to ensure that production remains on or within targets.
• Repair equipment and resolves work orders in a priority sequence while being conscious of time restraints to minimize down time of the processing plant.
• Identify maintenance repairs through routine inspections and establishes work orders to efficiently anticipate and resolve maintenance issues.
• Working with a team of maintenance technicians advising the CCP Maintenance Supervisor on processing plant maintenance progress on a regular basis.
• Promoting a positive workplace, supporting the team leaders to ensure collaborative and efficient teamwork.

Application requirements:

• Proficient knowledge and expertise of industry mechanics
• Capable of identifying and performing preventative maintenance on processing equipment and facility structures
• Experience in a maintenance role and the ability to work with others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient knowledge of pneumatic systems would be an asset.
• Previous experience in plant maintenance is preferred.

Special requirements:

• Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check
• Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada at the time of application will be considered.
• Shifts: Monday to Friday rotation, working 8-hours per day. Day shifts.
• A starting hourly pay of $26.00/hr plus a daily bonus dependent on production speeds and attendance targets. If met, the bonus can exceed an additional $3.00/hr.

If you feel that you could contribute your qualifications to fill this important role within our company, please forward your resume and cover letter in person, by fax, or by e-mail, stating “Maintenance Technician” in the subject line to: | Fax: [phone]| E-mail: [e-mail]

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

Cermaq Canada 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.