Deckhand
Permanent
Campbell River, BC
Salary Range: 25.50 To 29.50 (CAD) Hourly
Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic company in the Aquaculture industry, is seeking to hire a dedicated Deckhand to join and support our Saltwater Team on the coasts of Vancouver Island. Reporting to the Skipper 2, the Deckhand will assist the Skipper 2 and Skipper in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of barge operations.
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist with removal of all unused nets and ensure all net tag numbers are available for inventory
- Assist with installation of all clean nets on site
- Assist with mort allocation
- Follow all biosecurity procedures pre and post bin transport
- Hands-on mechanical maintenance and proper upkeep of barge to ensure vessel is maintained to Transport Canada and Grieg operating standards
- Familiarity with maintenance and startup logs for main engines and crane motor
- Familiarity with Barge Logbook, safety check list and all other company documents
- Assist with movement of consumable items, feed and fuel between sites
- Assist with moving of compressors on and off sites
- Assist Skipper 2 and outside contractors with site anchoring as/when needed
- Participate in education programs as required by regulation and made available from time to time or any other courses deemed necessary to maintain safe operation of barge and equipment
- Understand and adhere to government regulations, Standard Operating Practices, WorkSafe BC regulations and company biosecurity rules and practices
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Be familiar with the maintenance and upkeep of the barge
- Proficient with forklift, power tools and heavy equipment
- Must possess strength and mobility to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions, use basic hand and power tools and equipment, lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Mechanical training or equivalent
- Mechanical work experience
- Barge experience or equivalent preferred
Position Details:
- Based on the barge with an 8-days-on / 6-days-off shift schedule
- Occasional overtime as required
- Outdoor, hands-on physical work in a marine environment
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Pension plan and work-life balance
- Career growth opportunities through our in-house training provided
- Work in a stunning natural environment surrounded by wildlife
- Engage in meaningful, hands-on work contributing to sustainable food security
Join Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. and be part of a progressive company committed to sustainable aquaculture and the professional development of its employees.
As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and fosters a positive work environment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Please note that this position will remain open until the position is filled. While we thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Grieg Seafood, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Aquaculture Technician
Permanent Position Campbell River, BC
Salary Range:24.00 To 29.00 (CAD) Hourly
Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic company in the Aquaculture industry, is seeking to hire dedicated Aquaculture Technicians to join and support our Saltwater Teams on the coasts of Vancouver Island. The Aquaculture Technician role is a permanent, full-time position, consisting of shift work, 8 days on site and 6 days off. You will be reporting to the Site Manager and will be responsible for working as part of a team to conduct the day to day farm operations including feeding, animal husbandry and security of fish stocks.
Key Accountabilities:
- Carrying out daily tasks, including monitoring, feeding, and caring for fish and equipment
- A keen understanding of all fish handling procedures (i.e. grading and splits)
- Understand, enforce, and adhere to all government regulations, farm practices and standard of practices
- Conducting water chemistry tests and habitat assessments, and sampling fish health
- A good understanding of feed regimes, feed rates and feed monitoring
- Familiarity with cage and anchoring knowledge and related maintenance
- Environmental and plankton monitoring
- Managing site inventory and performing general errands
- Basic equipment maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting and general site upkeep
- Collecting and entering production data
- Supporting the training and development of new technicians
Qualifications & Skills:
- Previous experience in Aquaculture preferred, but not required
- Aquaculture Certificate/Diploma, or a science-based degree in Aquaculture, Biology, Marine Biology, Fisheries Resource Management preferred but not required
- Valid certificates for First Aid 1, WHMIS, Forklift, SVOP and Med A3 are an asset
- Must be physically fit and able to lift or move heavy items up to 40 lbs. (20 kg)
- Well-developed communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Strong teamwork and conflict resolution skills
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Enthusiastic mindset with a strong desire to grow and develop new skills
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Pension plan and work-life balance
- Career growth opportunities through our in-house Technical Advancement Program (TAP)
- Work in a stunning natural environment surrounded by wildlife
- Engage in meaningful, hands-on work contributing to sustainable food security
Join Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. and be part of a progressive company committed to sustainable aquaculture and the professional development of its employees.
As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and fosters a positive work environment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Please note that this position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected. While we thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Grieg Seafood, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.