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 the Canada's Best Managed Companies Program has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company's Fish Health Team.
The Role:
We are currently looking for a Senior Fish Health Technician to add to our team of professionals. This role requires a high degree of skill in maintaining established standards of safety, quality, and accuracy.
The primary duties include but are not limited to:
- Document control and record keeping of all health data and diagnostics.
- Assess and report water samples (plankton and algae).
- Coordinate sample collection during large scale projects.
- Rotation and documentation of sample archives.
The successful candidate will be an effective team player with the drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet the established criteria. You recognize excellent communication skills are essential to build effective team and organizational relationships. You must be comfortable both working independently and speaking publicly for in-house training. The ideal candidate will possess a secondary education diploma and/or related experience in fish farming and fish health. Preference will be given to candidates with an Aquaculture Technician Certificate or Diploma.
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.
