Purpose of Position:
• The purpose of this position is to assist in the activities of the Biology and Quality Assurance Program at the Arichat live lobster facility.
Pay and Benefits:
• Starting at $17 per hour
• Night shift receives an $0.80 extra per/hour from 6 pm-6 am
• Schedule: shift work of eight (8) to twelve (12) hours. Weekends as needed.
• Seasonal
• Benefits: Dental care, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life insurance, RRSP match, Vision care, Wellness program
Reporting Structure:
• This position reports to Biology & Quality Assurance Supervisor, Arichat
Major Responsibilities:
• Monitoring water quality at the facility
• Inspecting incoming and outgoing product.
• Preparation of samples for microbiology analysis.
• Sampling of incoming live lobster for quality and regulatory parameters.
• Assisting the biology supervisor with data collection, storage, and analysis for research projects.
• Monitoring compliance of lobster handling within the facility.
• Enforcing the food safety program at the plant during production.
• Hygiene, Foreign material, Safe packing procedures, Proper labels and packaging, Product inspection etc., Other opportunities as projects come up
• High School Diploma (minimum)
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Data collection and analysis experience.
• A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs with the ability to create reports with tables, figures, and graphs. (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Driver's license
Assets:
• Post Secondary Education
• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• First Aid certification
• WHMIS Training
• Relevant experience in lobster science and industry
• Relevant experience in the food safety industry
