shellfish processing labourer
Posted on July 30, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Cooper's Cove Oyster Farm ltd.
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area. Transport fish and shellfish to work area. Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing. Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice. Clean machines and immediate work areas. Sort fish according to species, weight and destination. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: To be determined. Weekend. Overtime available. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.- Location Sooke, BCV9Z 0S9
- Work location On site
- Salary$21.25HOUR hourly / 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3634348
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
- Transport fish and shellfish to work area
- Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
- Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
- Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-30
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