Job Description

DECKHAND ONBOARD A MUSSEL BOAT

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Multiple candidates required for various wharf locations

(Malpeque, New London, Tracadie, St Peters Bay, Georgetown, Murray River, and Orwell)

This is not a LMIA position.

JOB OVERVIEW:

-The Deckhand will perform various tasks onboard our mussel boats in the harvesting, planting and growing of mussel crop.

This job is a seasonal position that runs from April to December.

Schedule is typically Monday to Friday (40-50 hours per week). Weekends are required as work demands.

Work is physically demanding and onboard a mussel boat in outdoor weather conditions.

DUTIES & TASKS:

Deckhands are responsible to work in a small team environment on board a mussel boat and report to the Boat Operator. The duties pertain to all tasks involved onboard in the planting, harvesting, spraying, and managing the farm mussel crop.

QUALIFICATION:

Good understanding and verbal communication in English

Able to stand and do repetitive tasks in a boat

Follow safety procedure

Legally able to work in Canada

Reliable attendance is a requirement

Follow directions from onboard supervisor

Physically demanding

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive Hourly Wage 19.73 to $21.00 per hour plus 4 % vacation pay

up to 55 hours per week

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Wages paid weekly

Competitive Health and Dental Plan, Company matched RRSP program after 12 months of service

Seasonal position from April-December

We invite you to visit www.atlanticaquafarms.com or find us on Youtube to learn more about mussel farming.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $19.73-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 55 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Georgetown, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person