Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 36 to 45 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train

Work site environment

OutdoorsWet/dampOdoursCold/refrigeratedNoisy

Work setting

Mussel sites (land/barge)

Tasks

Clean, sanitize and dry aquaculture equipment before the next use to prevent the introduction of pathogens and diseaseFeed aquaculture stockMaintain aquaculture equipmentOperate aquaculture equipmentReport stock irregularities to supervisors Cull, mark or tag aquaculture stocks Transport marine plants to processing plantsDig shellfish from shellfish bedsClean, sort and pack shellfishAssist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farmsAdminister first-aid and other assistance

Type of aquaculture operations

Aquaculture — mussels

Type of fishing

Clean and repair mussel collectorsMussel socking and harvesting

Equipment and machinery experience

Small boat

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasksPhysically demandingAttention to detailBending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periods

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Early morningEveningMorning

Employment terms options

Day

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugeesSupports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous peopleDevelops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

W & R Fisheries Ltd

Open Positions

aquaculture worker