Who we are: At Cascadia Seaweed, we grow local species of seaweed on low-impact ocean farms in partnership with coastal First Nations. We then harvest that seaweed and manufacture products for regenerative agriculture, helping terrestrial farmers increase yields while decreasing emissions.
We aim to operate at a large enough scale to be profitable, and make a meaningful impact on ocean health, climate change and food security. As a certified B Corp and registered Benefit Company in British Columbia, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on climate change and food security while fostering prosperity for our First Nations partners, shareholders, and Mother Earth. Please visit our website: www.cascadiaseaweed.com to learn more about us.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 1–2 years experience working in an aquatic systems lab or similar research setting is preferred.
• Strong lab and research skills, including ability to execute experiments, collect and statistically analyze data and report writing.
• Experience in maintaining algal cultures and ability to work in a lab setting
• Ability to conduct and synthesize literature reviews.
• Experience maintaining aquatic cultivation systems (tanks, filters, etc.) and monitoring systems
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Organized, with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable working on-site at our seaweed nursery in Nanaimo, BC.
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 12 months
  Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities will vary seasonally and as the business grows. Core duties include:

• Maintain and monitor gametophyte bank cultures, ensuring quality and viability for ongoing production and R&D.
• Produce kelp seed on spools, support cultivation efforts, and monitor health and growth in aquatic systems (biological measurements, water quality, environmental control, etc.).
• Conduct experiments related to optimizing kelp yield and seed quality, including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Assist with literature reviews and background research to support R&D initiatives.
• Draft, maintain, and improve SOPs (standard operating procedures) related to culturing and lab work.
• Perform basic facility and equipment maintenance, ensuring smooth lab and nursery operations.
• Support general research activities under the guidance of the Chief Scientist.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and contribute to reports, presentations, and internal documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by the organization