Occupational Scuba Diver

Cooke Aquaculture; St George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood company in St. George, New Brunswick is seeking Occupational Scuba Divers to perform diving tasks including mort collection and environmental dives. Candidates should possess a valid commercial diver's medical and current first aid and CPR certifications. This role offers a competitive health and dental benefits package, emphasizing growth and contribution within a dynamic team. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Benefits

Competitive health and dental benefits package

Qualifications

• Meet the CSA CAN/CSA-Z275.4-02 Competency Standard for Diving Operations.
• Be an Occupational SCUBA Diver.
• Possess current certifications in first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mort collection and net cleaning.
• Perform environmental dives and net changing.
• Report to the Lead Diver.

Skills

Excellent people management skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Valid commercial diver's medical

Basic first aid certificate

CPR certification

Oxygen administration certification

Job description

Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company with Platinum Member status in the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, has immediate openings for Occupational Scuba Divers based out of St. George, New Brunswick.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company's success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community.

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Diver, this position will be responsible for all diving tasks/processes including but not limited to:

• Mort collection
• Net changing
• Environmental dives
• Net cleaning

A successful candidate will:

• Meet the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CAN/CSA-Z275.4-02 Competency Standard for Diving Operations section 5
• Be an Occupational SCUBA Diver
• Be in possession of a valid commercial diver's medical from a physician approved by WorkSafeNB
• Possess current basic first aid, CPR and oxygen administration certificates from a recognized provider
• Have excellent people management and communication skills
• Have experience in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.

Travel may be required.

Salary commensurate with experience which includes a competitive health and dental benefits package.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, reward contribution, and recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest-growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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