Temporary Farm Technician

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 safe 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
• Flexible 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
• Opportunity 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.