Freshwater Hatchery Worker

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Freshwater Hatchery Worker (Koksilah, BC)
Cermaq Canada 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

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

Please refer the Job description for details