Located in the Fraser Valley, Miracle Springs Inc. (MSI) is BC’s largest land-based Rainbow Trout and Arctic Charr producer. MSI is growing again and is looking for a career oriented Freshwater Aquaculture Technician to join our team.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in freshwater aquaculture, commercial production, fish husbandry or other farm experience.

Duties

· Routine system checks of flow through and Partial RAS systems;

· Feeding, Grading and Weights Checks:

· Assist with harvest, spawning, egg, fry and fish care;

· Maintain accurate records;

· Cleaning and maintenance of water treatment systems and equipment, including effluent and discharge;

· Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and tanks;

· Collecting and analyzing water samples for suitable fish rearing guidelines;

· Alarm response;

· Support fellow team members;

· Other duties as may be assigned.

General Expectations

· Positive attitude;

· The ability to work well in a team setting;

· Be a hard worker;

· Be flexible – aquaculture is not a 9 to 5 kind of job;

· Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks;

· Good problem-solving and communication skills;

· Ability to follow instructions both written and oral;

· Ability to hold yourself accountable in your actions and behaviours;

· Attention to detail;





· Demonstrate initiative, and;

· Work well with minimal supervision.

Requirements

· Ability to lift 50 lbs

· Completion of secondary school

· Working knowledge of MS Office products, specifically excel

· Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident and/or possession of a valid work permit that does not require sponsorship.

Details

Hours of work are generally 730 am – 415 pm, however, some weekend, extended hours and overnight coverage will be required. We offer a competitive benefits package and on site accommodation is available.

Please reply along with a cover letter and resume, both in PDF form. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates that meet the above criteria will be considered. No phone calls or site visits please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $18.65-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mission, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:
- Aquaculture: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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