Advertisements for staff Recruitment – Haico Aquaculture Operations
HaiCo’s Aquaculture Division is recruiting for its scallop farming operations in Haida Gwaii.
Between various sites in the Cumshewa Inlet these off shore sites will be used to produce of
high quality scallops from hatchery seed. We are currently recruiting staff to fill various
positions for the farm site production.
We are currently recruiting for:
Production Supervisors - 2 positions available
Reporting to the Farm Site Manager the Production Supervisors will be in charge of production
teams and procedures on the farm sites. As a Production Supervisor you will be provided
training in scallop husbandry throughout the production cycle for the project, these positions
represent an dynamic opportunity to learn the full depth of the industry.
The Production Supervisors will be responsible for rigorous supervision of team members and
attention to detail. Your obligation will include managing to high standards of scallop
husbandry, implementation of technical and health and safety procedures, and processes from
seed transfer to the sites through to harvest and transport to market.
The working hours of these positions will be varied depending on production requirements and
supervisors will be expected to work outside normal working hours and on weekends at times.
AquaCo is looking for dynamic and flexible team members to fill these positions. The ideal
candidates for these positions will have:
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Some previous experience in shellfish aquaculture/fisheries
Technical or higher educational training in aquaculture or a related field
Previous experience in supervisory roles
Good working knowledge of seamanship and marine safety (Certification preferable)
Extremely positive attitude to work, dedication and genuine interest in learning
shellfish aquaculture
All previous work experience will be considered in conjunction with any qualifications or
certification, and the last point on the list is by far the most important.
Re-numeration: $20-$25/Hour dependent on skills and experience. The candidates with strong
proficiency will have the ability to engage in internal training and work towards an assistant
manager’s position.
Small Vessel Operator and Technical Farm Workers - 4 positions available
The movement of scallop stock for all husbandry such as stocking, grading/sorting and
harvesting will be undertaken using a team of professional, motivated technicians and vessel
operators. These positions involve the safe and efficient movement of personnel and stock
using a variety of water based equipment such as inboard/outboard powered vessels, winches
and hiabs vehicles and other powered marine equipment.
Technicians /operators will be enthusiastic and flexible individuals who are at home on the
water working in all conditions. They will be team players with efficient work habits who put
thought into their duties to ensure work is kept on schedule effectively. Successful candidates
for these positions will be required to ensure all vessels and large marine machinery involved in
farming operations is maintained properly through careful and correct usage and regular
maintenance schedules.
The working hours of these positions will be varied depending on production requirements and
Technicians will be expected to work outside normal working hours and on weekends at times.
The ideal candidates for these positions will have:
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Several years’ experience working in the marine environment in aquaculture, fisheries
or related industries
Good working knowledge of seamanship and marine safety (Certification preferable)
Previous experience operating heavy machinery in the marine environment, proven
safety record
Previous experience in foreman / supervisory roles
Strong, positive mental attitude to work, target driven and determined to succeed
All previous work experience will be considered in conjunction with any qualifications, and the
last point on the list is by far the most important.
Re-numeration: $16-18/Hour dependent on skills and experience.
Shellfish Farm Workers-14 Positions available
AquaCo is recruiting a dynamic team of farm workers to undertake daily farm duties including;
Stock sampling and growth tracking, stocking of farm gear, grading and sorting of scallops,
harvesting of market scallops and packing for transportation, cleaning and maintenance of all
farm gear and equipment, monitoring of marine farm conditions (physical and environmental).
Working with the Farm Site Manager and Production Supervisors, the farm workers will
undertake varied tasks and schedules through the production cycle.
Training will be given in the technical aspects of shellfish aquaculture and these positions
represent an excellent opportunity to enter a new and growing industry with good prospects of
ongoing development. These positions involve working on the water and in all weather
conditions and on varied schedules and hours regimes depending on work load. Successful
applicants will be flexible, hard-working, team players with a strong work ethic.
The working hours of these positions will be varied depending on production requirements and
farm workers will be expected to work outside normal working hours and on weekends at
times.
The ideal candidates for these positions will have:
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Previous experience working in the marine environment in aquaculture, fisheries or
related industries
Good working knowledge of seamanship and marine safety
Punctuality and reliability of work
Excellent work ethic, positive attitude to team work, interest in learning new skills
All previous work experience will be considered in conjunction with any qualifications, and the
last point on the list is by far the most important.
Re-numeration: $13-15/Hour dependent on skills and experience.
Contact:
Blake Barton
Telephone:
778-260-0044
Email:
blake.barton@haico.ca