Job Description

About Us:

Sustainable Blue is a land-based aquaculture facility located in Centre Burlington, Hants County, Nova Scotia. We grow Atlantic salmon using a proprietary water treatment technology which emits zero waste back to the environment. Our farm is comprised of both freshwater and saltwater buildings, where we raise our salmon from egg to market weight. The farm operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Sustainable Blue is fully committed to clean and responsible aquaculture practices which leave behind only a minimal footprint on the local environment and ecology.

Job Title:

Harvest Worker

(multiple positions available)

The Harvest Worker works as part of a small team responsible for harvesting and gutting fish, twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays). This position reports directly to our Fish Movements Officer.

Responsibilities:

Preparation for harvest activities: manually altering pipework configuration, harvest set-up activities including filling totes with water, forklift use

Carrying out harvest activities: direct handling of fish, weighing and sorting product, gutting fish

All clean-up associated with harvest activities: removal of mortalities, disinfection of pipes and grading areas, ensuring spaces are free of all gear used during harvest

Prompt verbal reporting of any fish health and/or safety concerns to Fish Movements Officer in order to minimize stress to fish during transfers

Required Experience & Skills:

A demonstrated interest in working with fish or salmonids (preferred)

Capable of taking part in physical, labour-intensive tasks including repetitive lifting up to 50lbs, bending, and standing for long periods of time

Demonstrated ability to following instructions and complete tasks as communicated by direct supervisor(s)

Care and attention to detail in dealing with living creatures

Training & Certification:

Successful applicants will receive the following safety training & certification as a requirement of the job (cost of certification and hours attended are paid by the company):

WHMIS

H2S Alive

Forklift Safety Training

Schedule:

Mondays and Thursdays. 08:00 to 16:30. Hours may change according to production requirements. Any overtime worked is compensated. Working through public holidays is a requirement of the job.

Though we thank all applicants for their interest, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Windsor, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person