Looking for an exciting opportunity in the aquaculture industry? Join Mowi Canada East as a Farm Technician at our Bays East farm sites on Newfoundland’s South Coast and become part of a skilled, dedicated team committed to sustainable seafood production.
In the 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
The ideal candidates would be safety oriented and willing to work in a team environment with a passion for the industry. They would have:
- 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
WHAT WE OFFER
Along with being part of an experienced team with a global industry leader. We offer:
- Competitive wages
- Matching company-paid pension contributions (DCPP)
- Health and dental flex benefits, including life and disability insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program, including telemedicine and online pharmacy
- Wellness reimbursement and employee support programs
- Company-provided gear and PPE
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.
