Hatchery Technician (Northampton)

We are seeking a Hatchery Technician to join the camp based shift on the Freshwater team at Mowi Canada East Inc. at our Hatchery in Northampton, NB. Looking for a something new and exciting where you can grow your career, this is your opportunity!

ABOUT THE JOB

At Mowi, we work with the ocean to produce nutritious, delicious and supreme-quality seafood. We fulfill one fifth of global demand for farm-raised Atlantic salmon. Working for Mowi means joining a team of people who pride themselves on driving change and are committed to making a difference.

In the Hatchery Technician role you will live in our onsite accommodations for the duration of your 8 day shift and experience all the duties of a Hatchery Technician including, feeding, grading/counting or measuring fish, mortality removal, site security, maintenance, clean up, reporting, record keeping, document management, monitoring fish behaviour, appearance and health while ensuring safety and biosecurity measures are being followed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate would be safety oriented and forward-thinking with a passion for the industry. They would have:

• Related post-secondary education and/or experience within the industry is considered an asset
• Respect for the need for safe working practices and animal welfare
• Well-developed English verbal and written communication
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and participate in training opportunities
• Good computer skills and ability to enter/review data
• Ability to live and work on site in company accommodations for a shift of 8 days on, 6 days off
• Physical capability to lift and handle up to 25kg of material complete repetitive physical tasks
• A positive attitude and desire to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to work safely and effectively indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job as needed
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada

WHAT WE OFFER

Along with being part of an experienced team with a global industry leader. We offer:

• Starting wage of $20.35 and up depending on experience and fulltime permanent work
• Onsite living accommodations for the duration of your shift including on site living premium and meal allowance
• Company provided gear and PPE
• Matching company paid Pension Plan contributions (DCPP)
• Comprehensive health and dental flex benefits plan including life & disability insurance
• Employee and family assistance program including telemedicine & online pharmacy
• Wellness programs, including an annual wellness reimbursement
• Potential for annual bonus and employee stock options program
• Opportunity to grow with a large global company

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to apply please click on “apply for position” to complete an application.

*As part of company policy, a criminal background check is required*

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.