Aquaculture Technician Grieg

Aquaculture Technician Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic and growing company in the Aquaculture industry, is seeking to hire full-time Aquaculture Technicians to support our operations on the East and West Coasts of Vancouver Island. Reporting to the Site Manager, the Aquaculture Technician will work shifts of 8 days in and 6 days out. Working as part of a team, the Aquaculture Technician will be primarily responsible for farm operations including feeding, animal husbandry and security of fish stocks. Key Accountabilities: A keen understanding of all fish handling procedures (i.e. grading and splits) Understand, enforce, and adhere to all government regulations, farm practices and standard of practices A good understanding of feed regimes, feed rates and feed monitoring Familiarity with cage and anchoring knowledge and related maintenance Environmental and plankton monitoring Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Skills: Preference will be given to those with previous experience in Aquaculture Aquaculture, Marine Biology, or a Bachelor of Science preferred Must be physically fit and able to lift or move heavy items Well-developed communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills Strong teamwork and conflict resolution skills Valid certificates for First Aid 1, WHMIS, Forklift, SVOP and Med A3 are an advantage As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package. Closing Date: August 16th, 2019 Email your resume to:hr@griegseafood.com Thank you for your interest in Grieg Seafood. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. (1065667h)