Mussel farm labourer
Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd based in Mount Stewart, PE is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Mussel farm labourer 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd
Position: Mussel farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $19.24 to $20.28 hourly for 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Mount Stewart, PE
Job Description
- The candidate must clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures.
- The candidate will be required to clean, sort, and pack shellfish.
- The candidate will be expected to assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries and 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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
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 conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate will be required to work in Mussel sites (land/barge) and Commercial Aquatic Farms.
Experience and Specialization
Type of Aquaculture Operations
- The type of aquaculture operation is mussel aquaculture.
Type of Fishing
- Fishing methods include socking and harvesting of mussels.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about mussels and oysters.
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
Benefits
- Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
- In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive employer-paid learning/training.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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