Repair & Maintenance Supervisor (Temporary) (Port Alberni, BC)
Cermaq Canada is currently seeking a temporary full-time Repair and Maintenance Supervisor for our fish hatchery located in Port Alberni, BC. This temporary position has the potential to lead into a permanent full-time position. Boot Lagoon Hatchery is a very dynamic facility, it has the latest technology and equipment to grow our fish from egg entry through the smolt stage. The hatchery operates a Flow-Through system and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
Cermaq is an international salmon farming company, which prides itself on playing a leadership role in the global sector. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile, Canada and Norway. A committed team that is proud to grow nutritious seafood for a competitive global market. At Cermaq, you become part of a meaningful and consistently developing workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities where you will be able to grow and learn in a rapidly advancing and dynamic sector. We support our employees’ personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and dedicated. We are smart people in rubber boots. We care for each other, for the environment and for our communities.

The Repair & Maintenance Supervisor provides support to the hatchery operations in the following ways:

• Maintaining all physical assets of Cermaq Canada including generators, compressors, pumps, chilling systems, buildings, small engines, and a variety of other equipment
• Accurate record keeping and reporting of issues, monitoring inventories, and daily record keeping of maintenance logs. Using our new maintenance software Aquacom up to date
• Maintaining a clean, safe, organized and bio-secure site by performing maintenance and constant effort to keep it that way, including the Maintenance Shop
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned including assisting with hatchery activities when possible
• Comply with safety policies and regulations internally and for WorkSafeBC

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with and understanding of generator operation and maintenance, small engine repairs, 12/24-volt wiring troubleshooting, general building maintenance and basic plumbing. Knowledge on chilling systems will be an asset.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word).
• Working 5 days on and 2 days off. Available to be on call when necessary.
• Reliable transportation to commute to and from work. A valid Driver’s license.
• You consider yourself a team player, get along great with others and are always looking to lend a hand.
• You take initiative and apply your critical thinking skills to solve problems.
• You are physically fit, enjoy being outside, are willing to work in all types of weather conditions.
• You are dependable, work safely, and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Promoting a positive workplace, supporting the team leaders to ensure collaborative and efficient teamwork.
• The position reports to the hatchery’s management team.

Please refer the Job description for details