NOW HIRING FOR AQUACULTURE SUPPORT WORKERS.
Atlantic Aqua Farms, North America's largest grower and processor of live mussels, is currently hiring for Aquaculture Seasonal Workers.
LOCATION: Prince Edward Island from various bays including Malpeque, Stanley Bridge, Rustico, Tracadie, St. Peter's Bay, Georgetown, Sturgeon, Murray River and Orwell Cove.
DURATION: Currently Seasonal (May-October) with future opportunities for year-round employment.
HOURS: Full-time 5 days a week providing lots of time off to enjoy our PEI lifestyle!
'MUSSEL UP' YOUR RESUME AND WORK ON PEI.
Be a part of a team that's outside, active and where you're truly 'Farmers of the Sea'.
No experience is required as full training will be provided, and a reminder that this unique outdoor job does include lifting and bending.
Examples of what you'll do as an Aquaculture Support Worker include:
- Harvesting mussel seed
- Tying mussel socks to back lines
- Adding buoy flotation to backlines
- Double socking mussel socks
- Spraying mussel socks
- Building and maintaining mussel and oyster enclosures
- Maintenance of mussel and oyster equipment and buildings
- Liming mussel seed
- Harvesting mussel socks for processing
COME OUT OF YOUR 'SHELL' AND ONTO WATER.
We are proud to offer work opportunities farming sustainable seafood!
As a seasonal Aquaculture Support Worker, some of the benefits we provide include:
- Earn competitive pay; i.e. $19+ per hour incl. 4% vacation pay
- Mussel socking duties also include performance-based incentives
- Company paid Health & Dental Benefits after 1 year of service
- Company matched RRSP
- Company provided wet gear, books and safety equipment
- Training opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement including within our farming operations, processing facilities, hatchery facility, and administrative roles
GET 'ON BOARD' AND JOIN OUR TEAM
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
At Atlantic Aqua Farms, we are always eager to grow our team and further build our business through qualified people that will help us deliver the highest quality product for our customers.
In addition to becoming an Aquaculture Support Worker, we have a diverse selection of positions within our company ranging from processing and packaging of mussels and oysters, truck drivers, forklift operators, administration, accounting, plus sales and marketing.
- To join our team as an Aquaculture Support Worker, CLICK HERE to apply online.
- To apply for other positions, please CLICK TO EMAIL your resume and cover letter.
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