Fish Handler/Brailer

Our Company

Fuerste Vaccination Services is a full-service vaccination company which provides various services to our clients such as an on-site supply of trained vaccinators, fin clipping and PIT tagging services and assistance in the setting up of the vaccinating system.

Unlike many of the hatcheries, Fuerste Vaccination Services considers candidates with no prior aquaculture experience. We strive to find the right personality and fit for the role and then provide comprehensive training. If you are interested in a career in the aquaculture industry, this is a great starting point for you.

The Role

Fish Handlers and Brailers will be required to attend the hatchery and safely handle the fish during machine vaccination with our NFT machines. Handlers will pick up the fish and place them in the machine slots in the accurate positioning. This is a production based role so efficiency is key to being successful. Vaccine bag changes, needle changes and shot quality checks will also be the responsibility of this role.

This is a fast paced and physically demanding job which includes some heavy lifting, repetitive movement, and long periods of standing in a stationary position.

Locations: Port Alberni hatchery (Boot Lagoon) with opportunities to travel to other sites

Benefits: $500 Health Spending Account is available per season upon completion of the probationary period

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Fish Vaccination
  • Lifting Fish
  • Machine Maintenance
  • End of Shift Responsibilities

Required Skills

  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Physical ability to perform repetitive movements for the duration of the shift
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination

Required Experience

  • Previous fish vaccinating or fin clipping experience is preferred
  • Production based experience

Education & Training

  • First Aid - level 1 is preferred (or willing to obtain)
  • WHMIS is preferred (or willing to obtain)
  • Valid Driver’s License required (or willing to obtain)

Competencies

  • Easy-going nature
  • Team player
  • Inclusive
  • Honest
  • Positive demeanor
  • Good sense of humour
  • Punctual
  • Dependable
  • Ethical and caring for the welfare of the fish

Training

Training and orientation will be provided prior to start of employment. Training topics will include:

  • Fish physiology
  • Hatchery protocols
  • Equipment maintenance & operation
  • Vaccination procedure
  • Health & safety

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Overtime pay

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

  • Do you live in the Port Alberni Area?
  • Have you ever worked in a fast paced role with a daily production target?

Work Location: In person

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