Located in the Fraser Valley, Miracle Springs Inc. (MSI) is BC’s largest land-based Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char producer.
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in freshwater aquaculture, commercial aquaculture production, fish husbandry or other farm experience.
Main dutiesAquaculture support worker will perform some or all of the following duties:
- Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatchery, intermediate and advanced rearing system;
- Feed fish, remove mortalities, perform culling and report any observed irregularities in stocks;
- Fill feeders;
- Clean and maintain, filters, tanks and other aquaculture equipment and clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures;
- Clean and maintain all areas of the farm;
- Keep daily records of water tests and fish samples;
- Grade and weigh fish.
General Expectations- Positive attitude;
- The ability to work well in a team setting;
- Be a hard worker;
- Be flexible – aquaculture is not a 9 to 5 kind of job;
- Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks;
- Good problem-solving and communication skills;
- Ability to follow instructions;
- Ability to hold yourself accountable in your actions and behaviours;
- Attention to detail;
- Be comfortable working around water;
- Demonstrate initiative, and;
- Work well with minimal supervision.
RequirementsDetails- Hours of work are generally 730 am – 415 pm, however, some weekend, extended hours and overnight coverage will be required.
- Please reply along with a cover letter and resume, both in PDF form. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates that meet the above criteria will be considered. No phone calls or site visits please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.85 per hour
Benefits:- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person