aquaculture worker

Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors In/on water Wet/damp Odours Cold/refrigerated Noisy Work setting Mussel sites (land/barge) Responsibilities Tasks Clean, sanitize and dry aquaculture equipment before the next use to prevent the introduction of pathogens and disease Feed aquaculture stock Maintain aquaculture equipment Operate aquaculture equipment Report stock irregularities to supervisors Cull, mark or tag aquaculture stocks Transport marine plants to processing plants Dig shellfish from shellfish beds Clean, sort and pack shellfish Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farms Administer first-aid and other assistance Experience and specialization Type of aquaculture operations Aquaculture — mussels Type of fishing Clean and repair mussel collectors Mussel socking and harvesting Equipment and machinery experience Small boat Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Benefits Other benefits Learning/training paid by employer