Aquaculture Worker at East Cape Oyster Company

Job Details

Salary

$15 an hour

Job type

Full-time

Full Job Description

Worksite Environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Wet/damp
• Cold/refrigerated

Work Setting

• Public fish hatchery
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Fish farm

Tasks

• Feed aquaculture stock
• Cull, mark, or tag stock and report stock irregularities
• Operate, maintain and clean pumps, filters, and other aquaculture equipment
• Clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures
• Transfer stock to tanks in trucks and pack stock in special containers
• Drive tank trucks or supply trucks
• Spread and dry marine plants
• Dig shellfish from shellfish beds
• Clean, sort, and pack shellfish
• Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farms
• Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks

Type of Product

• Aquaculture — algae

Type of Fishing

• Clean and repair mussel collectors
• Mussel socking and harvesting

Area of Specialization

• Oyster

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is not available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?