Work in Aquaculture

Careers and occupations in the aquaculture sector range from on-farm jobs to careers in academia and government. Many of the occupations are highly skilled and require both normal training and on-the-job upgrading. The jobs are typically year-round, well-paying and include benefits. Many jobs in the farm sector are found in rural communities; these jobs require dedicated individuals with a keen sense of responsibility for animal care and environmental stewardship.

CURRENT WORK OPPORTUNITIES

(in order of date - subject to change)

Badger Bay Mussel Farms - Merasheen Bay Oysters - Oyster Grader

Grieg Seafood NL - Aquaculture Technicians

Grieg Seafood NL - Assistant Site Managers

Grieg Seafood NL - Marine Site Managers

Grieg Seafood NL - Marine Site Assistant Managers

Cooke Aquaculture - Saltwater Aquaculture Technician

Mowi Canada East - Fish Health Technician

NL Aqua Services - Skipper

NL Aqua Services: InSitu Cage Technician

360 Marine Ltd.

Barry Group: Line Workers

Cooke Aquaculture

Please note that the positions above may change anytime and will be updated as soon as possible.

CAREER PROFILES

Careers in Aquaculture can include:

Fish farm technician
Farm manager
Saltwater production manager
Hatchery technician
Hatchery manager
Environmental and regulatory affairs manager
Fish health technician
Aquaculture engineer
Research scientist
Instructor
Policy advisor
Regulatory affairs officer
Aquaculture development specialist
Aquaculture extension officers
Habitat biologist
Environmental assessment technician
Research technician
Aquaculture diver
Feed production technician
Aquatic veterinarian
Processing line supervisor
Processing line operator
Waste management technologist
Research and development coordinator and many more!