Fish Health Summer Student

Fish Health Summer Student focuses on marine site visits to conduct sea lice counts and disease surveillance sampling.

What the role involves

• Marine site visits to conduct sea lice counts and disease surveillance sampling.
• Laboratory duties such as laboratory sample preparation, organization.
• Recording, organizing, and entering fish health data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Supporting field investigations and fish health assessments as required.
• Maintaining equipment, supplies, and documentation related to fish health operations.

Skills and requirements

• Post-secondary training in aquaculture, biology, environmental science or a related field considered an asset.
• Secondary education diploma required.
• Experience in fish farming, fish health, or laboratory work considered an asset.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and travelling between sites.

Additional role context

• Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America.