Processing Technicians

Processing Technicians
Job Number # 
22843
Employer 
Cermaq Canada
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Ucluelet
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Aug 24, 2021
Apply By 
Sep 21, 2021
NOC Code 
8613
Source 
Employer
Details 

Cermaq Canada is still hiring!

 

Cermaq Canada is deemed an essential service provider by the provincial government. This means we play an imperative role in the food supply chain with our farms and processing plant while maintaining the health and welfare of our fish.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain committed to bringing hard-working and dedicated team members on board while continuing to provide a safe and healthy workplace. As a company, we have adapted to the changing environment, implementing several new processes to ensure the health and safety of our employees and their families.

We are currently accepting applications for Processing Technicians to join our dynamic operations located out of our Tofino Operations. During this time, we will be providing our field employees with:

  • An hourly pay of $18.45 plus a daily bonus dependent on production speeds and attendance targets. If met, the bonus can exceed an additional $5.50/hr.
  • Immediate enrollment into our employer paid benefits.
  • Full Time & Casual Positions Available
  • Thoroughly sanitized transportation by bus and boat, we’ve doubled our transportation to provide socially distant transportation to our employees.

Position Requirements

  • Our Processing Plant Operates Monday to Friday (Dependant on Processing Schedule)
  • Safely preparing food product that meets food safety regulations and is safe for consumption
  • Handling our fish at various different stages of the processing cycle
  • Performing a wide variety of different, repetitive job tasks including cleaning fish, grading fish, managing boxes, operating forklifts, lifting and stacking of heavy boxes.
Qualifications 
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment that is focused on teamwork
  • Physically fit, strong, and the ability to do physically demanding labour work
  • You have great interpersonal skills and can work in a dynamic team with all sorts of personalities
  • Candidates must be dependable, a team member who is hardworking, knows how to have fun, and be reliable
  • Past experience in fish processing plant, forklift experience, or knowledge of food safety would be considered an asset

Special requirements:

  • Prerequisites to hiring include a physical fitness test (where available) , criminal record check, and reference checks.
  • Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada will be considered.
  • Transportation is provided to and from work.
How to Apply 

If your qualifications meet the application requirements and you would like to apply for this opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter in person, by fax, or by e-mail, stating “Processing Technician” in the subject line to: careers.canada@cermaq.com  61 – 4th Street, Tofino | Fax: 250-725-1250 |

For more information about this opportunity please visit our careers page at www.cermaq.ca.

Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

Cermaq Canada has a progressive view of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Although wholly committed to hire the best candidate available, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples for this role.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.