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fish hatchery worker

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Employer details WFN Fish Farms Limited Partnership

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Job details

  • Location Forest Hill, NSB4P 2R1
  • Work location On site
  • Salary19.00 to 21.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 48 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 2 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3624348

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
  • Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

  • Private fish hatchery
  • Fish farm

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
  • Write daily basic progress reports
  • Clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures
  • Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks

Experience and specialization

Type of aquaculture operations

  • Aquaculture — trout

Area of specialization

  • Trout

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is not available
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site housing options
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-08-06

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