Freshwater Technician

Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic and growing company in the Aquaculture industry, is seeking to hire a permanent full-time Freshwater Technician to cover the night shift at our Gold River Hatchery. Reporting to the Assistant Hatchery Manager, the Freshwater Technician (Night Shift) will work 12 hour shifts of 4 days on and 4 days off, with accommodation available to those who live outside of Gold River. The Freshwater Technician (Night Shift) is responsible for the production tasks and over-night monitoring required at our Gold River hatchery.

Perks of the job include: competitive salary, generous benefits package, pension plan, career growth through our in-house tech advancement program (TAP), local accommodation, food and travel allowance for those living outside of the Gold River community, the opportunity to work surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife, meaningful hands-on work, staying fit, and contributing to sustainable solutions for food security for future generations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Basic operation and maintenance of automatic feeders and other hatchery equipment;
- Safely work in recirculation systems & oversee their routine maintenance;
- Basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes;
- Understanding of recirculating systems, alarms and pump systems;
- Understanding and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, provincial health & safety

regulations and lockout procedures;
- Ensure site bio security and Occupational Health and Safety procedures and protocols are

adhered to at all times.

Other duties as and when assigned such as reporting safety hazards and other irregularities to

supervisor.

Qualifications:

- Prefer Aquaculture Certificate or Diploma from accredited program or science-based degree in Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources, Biology, Marine Biology or Fisheries Resource Management;
- 3 years related or general work experience, with a preference for broodstock or freshwater aquaculture experience;
- Physically fit - ability to lift 40lbs/20kg feed bags;
- Ability to problem solve and trouble shoot technical solutions;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Basic computer proficiency;
- Valid driver's license in good standing and a reliable vehicle to travel to and from site.

As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Applicants requiring an accommodation may request one at any time during the recruitment process.

Please note that this position will be open until filled, and while we thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Grieg Seafood, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.