Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd.
- Morell
- $17.16 per hour
- Posted: July 19, 2021
- 40-50 hours per week
- Seasonal
- Expires: April 30, 2022
- 6 Vacancies
- 196783
Job Description:
Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd. is currently accepting applications for the position of “Mussel boat deck hand” within its farming operation. We currently have job openings in various bays across Prince Edward Island including Malpeque, Stanley Bridge, Rustico, Tracadie, St. Peter’s Bay, Georgetown, Sturgeon, Murray River and Orwell Cove. This position pays $17.16/hour and offers a competitive health and dental package. The season runs April through December and offers a 40–50-hour work week.
Reports To
The mussel boat deck hand will report to the boat operator.
Job Overview
The mussel boat deck hand is a manual labor position working under the direction of the boat operator performing various farming tasks required in the successful production of blue mussels.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Harvesting mussel seed.
- Tying mussel socks to back lines.
- Adding buoy flotation to backlines.
- Double socking mussel socks.
- Spraying mussel socks.
- Liming mussel seed.
- Harvesting mussel socks for processing.
- And other duties as required.
Qualifications
- We offer on the job training however previous mussel boat deck hand experience is considered and asset.
- Previous fishing experience.
- Dependable
- Hard working
- Reliable attendance is a requirement.
If you are interested in a rewarding career working on the water as a mussel boat deck hand, we invite you to submit your resume via e-mail by using the apply button below.
We appreciate all resumes however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.