Fish Hatchery Technician/Aquaculture Technician

1 week ago

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada Big Falls Fish Growers Ltd Full time $45,600 - $73,200 per year

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks that support our operations. This role requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring that all equipment and systems operate efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery.
  • Feed, monitor and respond to alarms on fish health
  • Collect and analyze data related to equipment performance and operational efficiency.
  • Weight samples, grading, vaccinating, shipping fish
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inventory.
  • Work in a team and be able to work alone, unsupervised
  • Drive a standard tractor around oxygen lines and water intakes carefully
  • Be aware of what is going on at all times
  • Be able and willing to work some overnights and weekends on rotation.
  • Keep tidy work areas and shared spaces.

Skills

  • Proficient in basic math skills
  • Strong ability in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical information.
  • Show up and be reliable.

If you want a career that involves outdoors, working with fish, and working with a small team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wolfville, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • We work overnights and weekends on rotation, are you able and willing to do that as this is a big part of the job itself? FYI you are able to sleep but just have to respond to an alarm

Location:

  • Wolfville, NS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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