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.
Please see PDF and website for more details
Qualifications & Experience:
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 |
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.