Freshwater Hatchery Technician

Job summary

The technician is responsible for monitoring hatchery systems, including oxygen levels and equipment, to ensure optimal fish health. They also assist with site-related activities such as loading fish and adhering to established operational routines.

Job details

Freshwater Hatchery Technician (Koksilah, BC) Cermaq British Columbia is currently looking to fill the full-time, permanent role of a Freshwater Hatchery Technician 3 to our team at Oceans Hatchery (located near Duncan). As an entry-level Hatchery Technician, you would be responsible for checking the operation of different systems as part of an established routine, such as oxygen level monitoring, checklists for different buildings and equipment, supporting other staff when loading fish and various other site-related activities. Cermaq is a world leading salmon farming company. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile, Canada and Norway. A team committed and proud to grow superior seafood for a global market. At Cermaq, you become part of a meaningful, developing, and diverse workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities where you will be able to grow and learn in a sustainable and rapidly developing industry. We support our employees’ personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and committed. We are smart people in rubber boots. We care for each other, for the environment, and for our communities Application Requirements: Understanding and adherence to hatchery biosecurity, procedures and protocols Able to learn and apply technical procedures Knowledge and experience with salmon hatchery operations would be an asset Proactive attitude to foresee and solve problems and ability to work as a team member Position Details: This full-time position operates on 5 days on 2 days off schedule (not camp-based) working 40 hours per week. Possible overtime may be required depending on business needs The shift schedule is dependent on the hatchery needs and will include at least one weekend day, shifts are Sunday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Saturday. The position may be required to work morning, afternoon, night shifts or on-call shifts Timely and reliable transportation will be required to travel to the hatchery to respond to alarm calls as needed Eligible for benefits upon hire including extended health, dental, and vision care, AD&D insurance; life and dependent insurance, and long-term disability insurance. RRSP matching available after 3-month probation completed. Vacation pay is accrued at a rate of 6% (3 weeks) per year Special Requirements: Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness assessment, reference checks, and a criminal record check Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered How to Apply: For more information about this opportunity please visit our careers page at www.cermaq.ca or email us at careers.canada@cermaq.com. You are only a click away from feeding the world. Be a part of the solution, join the Cermaq team! Cermaq British Columbia is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination. Cermaq British Columbia 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.

What you’ll do

The technician is responsible for monitoring hatchery systems, including oxygen levels and equipment, to ensure optimal fish health. They also assist with site-related activities such as loading fish and adhering to established operational routines.

Requirements

Candidates must understand and adhere to hatchery biosecurity protocols and be capable of learning technical procedures. A proactive attitude, teamwork skills, and the ability to respond to on-call alarm situations are required.

Benefits

• Extended health care • Dental care • Vision care • AD&D insurance • Life insurance • Dependent insurance • Long-term disability insurance • RRSP matching • Vacation pay

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Hatchery operations
• Biosecurity
• Technical procedures
• Oxygen level monitoring
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Equipment maintenance
• Fish handling
• Technical Procedure Compliance
• Reconciliation
• Optometry
• International Finance
• Operations
• Seafood Preparation

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Hatchery Technician
• Fish Hatchery Technician
• Aquaculture and Fisheries Production Managers
• Fishing and Hunting Workers