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Wild West Steelhead is a fully integrated aquaculture company operating a recirculation hatchery, cage culture site and a processing plant on Lake Diefenbaker in Saskatchewan. The company is one of the largest trout producers in Canada with plans for expansion. We are currently recruiting qualified Aquaculture Technicians:
The Aquaculture Technician position is responsible to the Outside Supervisor for the provision of all services related to the growth and production of trout for the North American fresh seafood market.
Key Areas of responsibility:
- Safe and knowledgeable operation of equipment such as: cranes, forklift, winch, pumps, compressors, boats and barges. Training provided where necessary.
- Feeding fish and operating feeding equipment.
- Harvesting
- ROV operation for underwater inspections.
- Pumping, counting and grading fish.
- Conducting net and pen maintenance, including net changes.
- Assisting with diving operations for net inspection and/or maintenance, and the removal of mortalities.
- Maintaining appropriate records.
Key skills and Competencies Required:
- Good general knowledge of the husbandry of salmonids.
- Familiar with third party certification programs.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and good public relations.
- Ability to follow established operating practices and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Completion of certified Aquaculture/Fish Technician course at a recognized college or university, or 2 years experience in aquaculture field.
- SCUBA certification will be considered an asset.
Area Of Specialization
- Aquaculture
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