Fish Technician

1 week 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

  • Saltwater Husbandry Technician

    6 days ago

    Nanaimo, Canada cermaq Full time

    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 a world leading salmon farming...

  • Restoration and Monitoring Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Nanaimo, Canada The Nature Trust of BC Full time

    The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC) is a leading non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting critical habitat for wildlife, fish, and plants in BC. Since 1971, we have secured over 180,000 acres of ecologically significant land. NTBC is seeking a Restoration and Monitoring Technician to join our Restoration, Monitoring and...

  • Rmi Field Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Nanaimo, Canada The Nature Trust of BC Full time

    The Nature Trust of British Columbia is a leading non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting critical habitat for wildlife, fish, and plants in BC. Since 1971, we have secured over 180,000 acres of ecologically significant land. The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated RMI Field Technician...

  • Vessel Systems Technician

    6 days ago

    Nanaimo, Canada cermaq Full time

    Vessel Systems Technician West Coast, Vancouver Island Cermaq Canada is seeking to fill a full-time role of Vessel Systems Technician for our Saltwater operations. The Vessel Systems Technician advances the vision of the Production Department by providing leadership and direction to all aspects of the activities related to the physical operation of the...

  • Aquaculture Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Nanaimo, Canada Rockfish Services Ltd Full time

    Work Term: Seasonal - Work Language: English - Hours: 35 to 50 hours per week - Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: Experience an asset - or equivalent experience **Work site environment**: - Outdoors **Work setting**: - Public fish hatchery - Remote location **Tasks**: - Cull, mark or tag stock and report stock...