KUTERRA Land-Based Atlantic Salmon Farm ,Recirculating Aquaculture System Technician Jobs in Canada

This is an entry level position in an industry-leading, land-based
Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facility. KUTERRA was founded
more than three years ago to grow Atlantic salmon on land for the
consumer market. As a next-generation Atlantic salmon farm, KUTERRA is
a global leader in the rapid growth of land-based salmon aquaculture,
and is the only farm of its kind in North America. We – and two other
RAS farms – are the only salmon farms in the world given a Green Best
Choice Ranking by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and the
SeaChoice program, as well as being approved by the Vancouver
Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program.

As a member of the very capable KUTERRA team, you will be actively
involved in all fish husbandry functions, and you will take part in
the daily farm activities required to execute KUTERRA’s farm
management operations plan and ensure our RAS aquaculture activities
are conducted in a smooth, safe, productive and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

You have experience and solid technical competence within the
aquaculture industry, preferably in land-based RAS facilities. You
have a demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe and environmentally
friendly work practices. You have strong organizational skills, good
computer skills and a good understanding of biological processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

You have a minimum Grade 12 education with a minimum of 3 years’
experience in aquaculture operations OR an aquaculture-related
diploma. Strong electrical and/or mechanical abilities will be
considered an asset and may be substituted in part for aquaculture
experience depending on the level of qualification. English
proficiency must be at an advanced level. Must be eligible to work in
Canada. Must be able to swim.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

You must have strong interpersonal and team-building skills and be
willing to respond constructively to direction. You are practical,
positive, flexible, hard-working, detail-oriented, punctual, and you
thrive on achieving goals and targets. You can manage your own work
activities and can use initiative. You are highly motivated and love a
challenge, which you can meet with creativity, fresh ideas and ability
to innovate as needed. You must be physically able to stand for long
periods while performing husbandry-related duties and be capable of
lifting up to 50 lbs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

You must live within cell phone coverage and no more than 20 minutes’
drive of the facility, which is 5 km south of Port McNeill, Northern
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, or be willing to stay on-site
overnight when on call. You have a valid Class 5 drivers’ licence and
must provide your own transportation to work.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience.

HOURS: Scheduled daytime shifts, with rotating 24-hour emergency
on-call duties and weekends.

STARTING: March 2015.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apply with cover letter and resume by email to Cathal Dinneen;
Operations Manager;
CathalD@namgis.bc.ca
by Feb 23rd, 2015. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.