shellfish labourer

Government of Canada; Larrys River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Nova Scotia seeks individuals to transport, clean, and pack fish and shellfish on-site. Candidates need efficient interpersonal skills, dependability, and the ability to work in varied outdoor environments. No formal education required, and training is provided. The role is physically demanding with a workload that includes heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in hot, cold, damp, and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transport fish and shellfish to work area.
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination.
• Transfer stock to tanks in trucks and pack stock in special containers.
• Cull, mark or tag aquaculture stocks.
• Clean, sort and pack shellfish.
• Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries.
• Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Dependability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Will train

Location

On site — Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
• Transfer stock to tanks in trucks and pack stock in special containers
• Cull, mark or tag aquaculture stocks
• Clean, sort and pack shellfish
• Clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures
• Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farms
• Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability

Benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)