Looking for an exciting opportunity in the aquaculture industry? Join Mowi Canada East as a Temporary Farm Technician at our Bays East farm sites on Newfoundland’s South Coast.
This temporary role is anticipated to be 6 weeks in length. In the Temporary Farm Technician role you will report to the Farm Manager and provide support to the farm site through general husbandry for the full lifecycle of the fish from smolt intakes, to growth, to harvest. This includes, feeding fish, fish health and welfare, fish transfers and treatments, sampling, sea lice reporting, assisting with grid and net installation and repair, site maintenance, site security, fish monitoring and inspection, boat handling around the farm, and all other general farm tasks to keep the farm running successfully.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Related education or experience within the industry
Marine related training certificates considered an asset
Respect for the need for protected working practices and animal welfare
Physical capability to complete repetitive tasks and handle material up to 25kg
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work safely and effectively in challenging outdoor weather
Comfortable working in remote locations, outside, and on the water
Versatile approach to working to meet the demands of the job
Ability to work a 7 day on, 7 day off shift
A valid driver's license
Legal eligibility to work in Canada immediately
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive wages
Company-provided gear and PPE
Prospect to be part of an experienced team in a constantly growing salmon industry
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.