Fish Technician

2 months ago

Nanaimo, Canada Taste of BC Aquafarms Full time

**Job Summary**

**Duties**:

- Daily care of fish in both our hatchery and grow-out plant
- Daily paperwork and data recording of plant activities.
- Checking oxygen levels, water quality, checking system functionality and responding to power outages.
- Training for emergency response.
- Basic maintenance to ensure operability of the plant.
- Harvesting and sorting fish for market as well as moving fish within the plant.
- Plant clean-up and hygiene.
- The shift runs on a 5 on 5 off schedule from 8am to 4:30pm. Shift will cover from Tuesday to Saturday each week.
- Driving company truck for fish deliveries and feed pick-up.

**Requirements**:

- Reliable transport to plant site.
- Ability to drive company truck on required tasks.
- Comfortable working alone on weekends.
- Able to respond to emergencies and communicate clearly (written and verbal).
- Previous experience with pumps and basic electrical knowledge is an asset.
- Previous aquaculture experience is highly desirable but not essential.
- Training in biology or aquaculture is highly desirable.

Join our team as a Fish Technician where your skills will contribute significantly to our operations while providing you with opportunities for professional growth and development

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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