aquaculture worker

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors In/on water Wet/damp Odours Cold/refrigerated Work setting Mussel sites (land/barge) Commercial aquatic farm Responsibilities Tasks Feed aquaculture stock Maintain aquaculture equipment Operate aquaculture equipment Write daily basic progress reports Cull, mark or tag aquaculture stocks Rake and gather marine plants Spread and dry marine plants Transport marine plants to processing plants Dig shellfish from shellfish beds Clean, sort and pack shellfish Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farms Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks Experience and specialization Type of aquaculture operations Aquaculture — mussels Type of fishing Mussel socking and harvesting Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Initiative Judgement Team player Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

The role involves feeding, marking, and harvesting aquaculture stocks, specifically mussels, and maintaining related equipment. Responsibilities include digging shellfish from beds, sorting and packing products, and assisting in hatchery operations.

No formal degree or prior experience is required as training is provided. Candidates must be able to handle physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 23 kg and working in cold, wet outdoor environments.

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• Aquaculture Equipment Operation
• Stock Feeding
• Shellfish Harvesting
• Progress Reporting
• Marine Plant Gathering
• Hatchery Operation
• Grading and Weighing Stock
• Manual Dexterity
• Heavy Lifting

• Agriculture
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level