Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s Fish Health Team

The Role

As a result of our robust growth, we are hiring Saltwater Aquaculture Workers to join our team. The ideal candidates will be self-motivated team players willing to work flexible work hours and schedules.

The primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and operating the feeding systems.
• Report any observed irregularities in stocks.
• Grid installation and inspection/repair.
• Marine cage and net installation and removal.
• Operate, maintain, and clean aquaculture equipment and enclosures.
• General site maintenance including net washing.
• Operation of boats for aquaculture operations.
• Grade and weigh aquaculture stock.
• Harvest assistance as required.

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  Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain a Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certificate.

This is a labour-intensive position, that requires standing for long periods of time; applicants must be comfortable working in outside weather conditions on both aquaculture sites and aboard maintenance vessels.

Experience within the aquaculture field would be considered an asset but not required as on-the-job training is provided.

Cooke offers full-time year-round employment, competitive rates and a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental as well as a company-matched pension.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest-growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.