Freshwater Hatchery Technician - Jobs in Shawnigan Lake, BC

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Duncan, BC, Canada ● Koksilah, BC V9L, Canada ● Nanaimo, BC, Canada ● Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R, Canada Req #41July 7, 2021Cermaq is a world leading salmon farming company. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile, Canada and Norway. A team committed and proud to grow superior seafood for a global market. At Cermaq, you become part of a meaningful, developing, and diverse workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities where you will be able to grow and learn in a sustainable and rapidly developing industry. We support our employees’ personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and committed. We are smart people in rubber boots. We care for each other, for the environment, and for our communities.Cermaq Canada is currently looking to fill the full-time, permanent role of a night shift Freshwater Hatchery Technician 3 to our team at Oceans Hatchery (located near Duncan). As an entry-level Hatchery Technician, you would be responsible for checking the operation of different systems as part of an established routine, such as oxygen level monitoring, checklists for different buildings and equipment, supporting other staff when loading fish and various other site-related activities.Application Requirements:Feeling comfortable working alone in a night shift roleUnderstanding and adherence to hatchery biosecurity, procedures and protocolsAble to learn and apply technical proceduresKnowledge and experience with salmon hatchery operations would be an assetProactive attitude to foresee and solve problems and ability to work as a team memberPosition Details:This full-time position operates on 5 days on 2 days off schedule (not camp-based) working 40 hours per week. Possible overtime may be required depending on business needsThe shift schedule will be from 11pm- 730am. The position may be required to work on-call shiftsTimely and reliable transportation will be required to travel to the hatchery to respond to alarm calls as neededEligible for benefits upon hire including extended health, dental, and vision care, AD&D insurance; life and dependent insurance, and long-term disability insurance. RRSP matching available after 3-month probation completed.Vacation pay is accrued at a rate of 6% (3 weeks) per yearSpecial Requirements:Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness assessment, reference checks, and a criminal record checkOnly applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be consideredHow to Apply:If your qualifications meet the application requirements and you would like to apply for this opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter in person, by fax, or by e-mail, stating “Night Shift- Freshwater Hatchery Technician Oceans” in the subject line by Monday July 26, 2021 | Fax: 250-286-0042 | E-mail: careers.canada@cermaq.comCermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.Cermaq Canada has a progressive view of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Although wholly committed to hire the best candidate available, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples for this role.We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Other detailsPay Type Hourly