Aquaculture worker

EAST CAPE OYSTER COMPANY based in Charlottetown, PE is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Aquaculture worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: EAST CAPE OYSTER COMPANY
Position: Aquaculture worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $15.00 hourly for 35 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Charlottetown, PE

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for feeding aquaculture stock.
• The candidate must cull, mark, or tag stock and report stock irregularities.
• The candidate will be expected to operate, maintain, and clean pumps, filters, and other aquaculture equipment.
• The candidate must clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures.
• The candidate will be required to transfer stock to tanks in trucks and pack stock in special containers.
• The candidate will be required to drive tank trucks or supply trucks.
• The candidate will be required to spread and dry marine plants.
• The candidate will be required to dig shellfish from shellfish beds.
• The candidate will be required to clean, sort, and pack shellfish.
• The candidate will be expected to help aquaculture technicians run fish hatcheries or other aquatic farms.
• The candidate will be responsible for grading and weighing aquaculture stocks.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be flexible.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in and on water.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in a public fish hatchery and a fish farm.
• The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.
• The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.