Job Title: Cold Storage Engine Room Operator Stormont, Nova Scotia – Cold Storage Facility Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent, in-person Founded in 1964 in Liverpool, NS, Mersey Seafoods is one of Nova Scotia’s largest privately owned seafood companies, exporting to international markets around the world. Mersey owns a fleet of four large fishing vessels harvesting northern shrimp, offshore scallops and groundfish with a modern scallop processing facility in Liverpool, NS and a cold storage facility in Country Harbour, NS. In 2019, Mersey acquired an interest in Scotia Harvest Inc., a vertically integrated seafood company based in Digby, NS with a fleet of vessels fishing scallops and groundfish and a state of the art 46,000 sq ft processing facility completed in 2021.

Also, that year, Mersey acquired majority ownership in Fisherman’s Market International Inc., a long-standing Halifax based retailer, wholesaler, and exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked, and salted seafood as well as live and frozen Atlantic lobster.

Mersey

Seafoods also owns a ship repair business with significant capabilities: Mersey Marine Limited located in Liverpool, NS, providing a comprehensive range of services in the marine repair sector.

The Cold Storage Engine Room

Operator is responsible for the safe, productive,



and reliable operation of the refrigeration systems and associated equipment at our cold storage facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and supports optimal facility performance. Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on compressors, condensers, pumps, and control systems.

Promptly respond in-person, (with option to respond remotely outside of business hours) to alarms, system irregularities, and emergency situations. Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations, including safety and environmental standards. Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to optimize system performance and energy efficiency.

Strong understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems and industrial safety practices. Perform general mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and systems beyond refrigeration, ensuring overall operational reliability. Physical ability to perform tasks in a cold storage environment.

Monday - Friday, with the option of evening, weekend, and holidays as required. Exposure to cold temperatures and industrial environments. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory. #

📌 Warehouse Worker: Full-Time/Permanent (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Mersey Seafoods
📍 Nova Scotia