Aquaculture Support Worker

Job Description:

DECKHAND ONBOARD A MUSSEL BOAT 

NOTE: While candidates will primarily be based at the advertised bay location, travel to other bay areas may be required depending on weather conditions and harvest yields. Flexibility is essential to support operations across multiple sites. 

JOB OVERVIEW:

• The Deckhand will perform various tasks onboard our mussel boats in the harvesting, planting and growing of mussel crop.
• This job is a seasonal position that runs from April to December.
• Schedule is typically Monday to Friday (40-50 hours per week). Weekends are required as work demands.
• Work is physically demanding and onboard a mussel boat in outdoor weather conditions.

DUTIES & TASKS:

• Deckhands are responsible to work in a small team environment on board a mussel boat and report to the Boat Operator.
• The duties pertain to all tasks involved onboard in the planting, harvesting, spraying, and managing the farm mussel crop.

QUALIFICATION:

• Good understanding and verbal communication in English
• Able to stand and do repetitive tasks in a boat
• Follow safety procedure
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Reliable attendance is a requirement
• Follow directions from onboard supervisor
• Physically demanding

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Wage $20+ per hour plus 4 % vacation pay
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Wages paid weekly
• Competitive Health and Dental Plan, Company matched RRSP program after 12 months of service
• Seasonal position from April-December

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