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
• 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 operation practices and procedures and to achieve or surpass processing standards regarding quantity and quality.

Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of fish health, feeding regimes and water quality.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Physically fit.

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefit package, Wild West Steelhead offers Aquaculture Technicians a challenging and rewarding working environment where your skills and education can grow with the company. Company housing available.