Mussel and Oyster Culture Technician

New Wave Shellfish Farm; Tracadie Cross; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New Wave Shellfish Farm in Tracadie Cross, Canada, seeks a Mussel and Oyster Culture Technician to oversee culture from seed to market. Most activities occur on work boats and in marine environments, with responsibilities spanning from crop care to final product readiness.

Applicants should be prepared to work in all weather conditions and have their own transportation to the Tracadie Cross site. English language skills required; applications close November 28th.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with others in a marine setting.
• Willingness to adapt to changing weather and schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and dependable work ethic.
• Desire to learn and grow in aquaculture operations.
• Experience with fish harvesting, food safety, quality control or troubleshooting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Culture mussels and oysters from seed to market.
• Care for the crop on marine work boats and at shore-based facilities.
• Assist with safety, quality checks and daily maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Working with Others

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Desire to Learn

Fish Harvesting

Food Safety

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Job description

New Wave Shellfish Farm is looking to hire a Mussel and Oyster Culture Technician

• Work involves the culture of mussel and oysters from seed to market.
• Most of the activities are marine based on work boats, caring for the crop from Spring to late Fall.
• Employees must be prepared to work in all weather conditions, completing the various tasks required and have their own means of transportation to the Tracadie Cross work site.

Applications will be open until November 28th.

Essential Skills:

• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Desire to Learn

Hard Skills:

• Fish Harvesting
• Food Safety
• Quality Control
• Troubleshooting

Languages:

• English