Saltwater Husbandry Technician

Saltwater Husbandry Technician Tofino, BC
Cermaq Canada is currently seeking permanent full-time Saltwater Husbandry Technicians for our saltwater operations. This position will be primarily based at our sea sites in Tofino, BC. We provide company paid bus and boat transport from communities to our farms in Tofino.
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.
**What we Offer**:

- Company paid medical and dental benefits upon hire
- Company matching RRSP Program
- 6% Vacation, 3 weeks per year
- Meals, work gear and PPE

**A Day on The Job**:

- Providing support to the sea site through general husbandry operations to ensure a healthy lifecycle of the fish from smolt intakes, to growth, to harvest
- Monitoring fish activity and conducting environmental monitoring and sampling activities to ensure proper fish welfare
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and bio secure site by performing simple maintenance, setting up sites, and closing sites
- Operating heavy machinery such as boats, forklifts and capstans
- Work a camp shift of 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hours per day

Position Requirements
- Although prior experience is nice, we will train you
- Enjoy working outdoors, in all weather conditions in remote work locations
- Having a positive mindset, be flexible about what you need to do each day
- A team player, gets along great with others and are always looking to lend a hand
- Ability to work independently, without supervision; you take initiative and work to keep yourself and your team safe each day.

**How to Apply**:
Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.