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Cooke Aquaculture Aquaculture Maintenance Support in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick
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, is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s team in Charlotte County NB as Aquaculture Maintenance Support for our Atlantic Canada on land aquaculture facilities.
Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. 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.
The Role
Positions offer full-time, year-round employment.
Primary duties include:
Support Hatchery teams with regular maintenance activities, installations, repairs, and projects primarily in Charlotte Co. New Brunswick but including occasional travel to KCS hatcheries in the Atlantic provinces.
Troubleshoot problems and provide recommendations for problem resolution.
Assist Hatchery teams with fish handling equipment.
Understand and support the operation of incoming water, effluent, monitoring systems, generators, oxygen, emergency procedures.
On call - respond to emergency maintenance repair requests as required – including weekends and evenings.
Follow proper biosecurity, safety and other company policies and procedures.
Manage inventory of consumables and replacement parts and prioritize work orders.
Coordinate and work with external contractors, work with internal engineers and project planners.
Liaise with other project and maintenance groups as appropriate.
Develop and update maintenance SOPs.
Obtain quotes from vendors as needed.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player who possesses excellent problem-solving skills with a strong mechanical aptitude. Periodic travel to interprovincial freshwater facilities and the ability to be on-call is a requirement. Preference will be given to applicants who have practical background of aquaculture systems, preventative maintenance, and inventory monitoring. Hands-on ability and certification with Electrical, PLC, or Mechanical Engineering are considered assets.
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 ethics. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.
NOTE: The recruiter reviews and interviews eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this post, 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.
