Monitor salmon feed, oxygen, and water quality as a Freshwater Aquaculture Technician in hatcheries across South Oromocto, Penobsquis, and Oak Bay.

Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., seeks a technician for day-to-day freshwater hatchery operations. This contract position runs through December 31, 2026, supporting salmon development, hatchery routines, equipment care, and accurate records. Aquaculture training or relevant salmon-rearing experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor feed and oxygen levels for aquaculture stocks
- Complete water quality tests and record water chemistry
- Support brood stock, spawning, egg, and fry production
- Feed, vaccinate, grade, weigh, and cull stocks
- Operate, clean, and maintain pumps, filters, tanks,



and equipment

Requirements:

- Recognized aquaculture training or sufficient hands-on salmon-rearing experience
- Experience with spawning, egg incubation, and early fry rearing
- Previous water quality testing experience considered an asset
- Ability to handle chemicals using necessary personal protective equipment
- Successful criminal background check required by company policy

Apply freshwater hatchery expertise, salmon handling, and water quality skills across Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. facilities in Recent Brunswick.

📌 Freshwater Aquaculture Hatchery Technician (Canada)
🏢 Cooke
📍 Canada