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Join Our Team as an Aquaculture Worker!

Company: Cold Ocean Salmon Inc.

Location: Hermitage, NL

Job Category: Marine and Aquaculture

About the Job

Are you ready to dive into an exciting career in aquaculture? Cold Ocean Salmon Inc. is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Aquaculture Workers. This is a permanent position where you will play a vital role in the sustainable farming of salmon.

Key Responsibilities

• Feed aquaculture stock to ensure healthy growth.
• Cull, mark, or tag aquaculture stocks as needed.
• Clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures to promote a safe environment.
• Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries and aquatic farms.
• Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks for quality control.
• Repair nets, splice ropes, and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment.

Work Environment

As an Aquaculture Worker, you will be working:

• Outdoors, in/on water, and in wet/damp conditions.
• At a fish farm, contributing to the aquaculture of salmon.

Work Conditions

This role is physically demanding and requires:

• Ability to handle heavy loads (up to 23 kg or 50 lbs).
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling as part of daily activities.

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly
• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Dependable and flexible.
• Possess efficient interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Team players who thrive in collaborative environments.

Transportation

Applicants must have their own transportation, as public transportation is not available in the area.

Health and Financial Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, vision care benefits.
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, pension plan, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Long-term Benefits: Long-term care insurance.

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $19.06 to $21.18, negotiable based on experience.

Screening Questions

As part of the application process, candidates will be asked:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside near the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

If you are passionate about aquaculture and ready to contribute to a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.