Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English or French Hours: 48 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

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Noisy Odours Cold/refrigerated Wet/damp

Tasks

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Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife Transport fish and shellfish to work area Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processing Record production information Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice Clean machines and immediate work areas Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines

Equipment and machinery experience

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Shellfish processing machine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Overtime required

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Team player

Health benefits

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Health care plan

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer

Support for persons with disabilities

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Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

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Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

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Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities