- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment
OutdoorsIn/on waterWet/dampOdoursCold/refrigerated
Work setting
Mussel sites (land/barge)Commercial aquatic farm
Tasks
Feed aquaculture stockMaintain aquaculture equipmentOperate aquaculture equipmentCull, mark or tag aquaculture stocks Clean and maintain aquaculture enclosuresTransfer stock to tanks in trucks and pack stock in special containersRake and gather marine plantsSpread and dry marine plantsTransport marine plants to processing plantsDig shellfish from shellfish bedsClean, sort and pack shellfishAssist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farmsGrade and weigh aquaculture stocksOperate fishing vessels and fishing gears
Type of aquaculture operations
Aquaculture — mussels
Type of fishing
Mussel socking and harvesting
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workload
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
DependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityInitiativeJudgementTeam player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you live near the job location?
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insuranceRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)