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October 9, 2024
Acadian Seaplants Limited
Yarmouth
FULL TIME
Mechanical Harvester Operator
Acadian Seaplants Limited is hiring a Mechanical Harvester Operator (based in South-Western Nova Scotia - Shelburne/Yarmouth areas).
The Mechanical Harvester Operator (MHO) is responsible for operating a boat that is designed for seaweed harvesting. The MHO ensures a safe, efficient and sustainable harvest of seaweed.
Your Role:
In this role you will:
The successful candidate will have the following:
The MHO will spend a significant amount of time during the season on the coastal shores and on the water. Work may involve lifting of materials and equipment of up to 100 lbs. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to ensure safety on land and on the water. In addition, much of the harvesting work is dependent on tides and tide schedules, thus flexibility and rigor are required in a daily work schedule.
If this opportunity sounds like it was made for you, we’d like to meet you. To further explore this opportunity, just submit your application to Steve Empringham by clicking "Apply Now"
About Acadian Seaplants Limited
Do you want to work for a company with engaged and passionate employees who lean in everyday?
Now, imagine working for a company where you can positively impact the health and growth of all living things while protecting the environment. That’s what the employees of Acadian Seaplants are proud to do each and every day. For Twenty consecutive years, Acadian Seaplants Limited has secured the designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies! In fact, Acadian Seaplants has achieved Platinum Status for the past nine years!
Acadian Seaplants Limited (‘ASL’) is the world leader in marine plant products for people, animals and plants. It exports its premium products to more than 80 countries, employs 400+ people in 16 countries and manages five processing facilities in Atlantic Canada, Ireland and Scotland. Sustainably harvested wild and custom cultivated seaweeds are processed into technical products for global horticultural/agricultural, animal feed, health & beauty and food service industries.
Our innovative culture begins with our people! At ASL, compensation is more than just about salary. It includes benefits, performance and recognition, as well as career opportunities and professional development. We promote a culture where people feel engaged!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
The Mechanical Harvester Operator (MHO) is responsible for operating a boat that is designed for seaweed harvesting. The MHO ensures a safe, efficient and sustainable harvest of seaweed.
Your Role:
In this role you will:
- Operate the mechanical harvester in the indicated areas
- Complete regular inspections and basic maintenance of the mechanical harvester to prevent mechanical breakdowns and downtime.
- Ensure adequate spare parts are available to ensure maximum harvest time and reduce downtime due to break downs.
- Follow all guidelines for the mechanical harvester as instructed and required
- Work with the Resource Manager to establish and maintain logistics planning to assure timely take out and best practices with respect to resource handling.
- Ensure all harvesting activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, policies and manage the natural resource to maintain sustainability. Ensure that all operational requirements are in place to produce the required budget volumes of raw material.
- Support the company’s vision and policies regarding Health & Safety, Corporate Culture, Environmental Management and the Progressive Excellence Program by displaying the appropriate behaviors and leadership towards meeting the company’s objectives in these areas.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience working on commercial and/or fishing boats
- Experience operating machinery
- Experience operating crane considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license
- Pleasure Craft Operator (PCOC) card
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) card considered an asset
The MHO will spend a significant amount of time during the season on the coastal shores and on the water. Work may involve lifting of materials and equipment of up to 100 lbs. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to ensure safety on land and on the water. In addition, much of the harvesting work is dependent on tides and tide schedules, thus flexibility and rigor are required in a daily work schedule.
If this opportunity sounds like it was made for you, we’d like to meet you. To further explore this opportunity, just submit your application to Steve Empringham by clicking "Apply Now"
About Acadian Seaplants Limited
Do you want to work for a company with engaged and passionate employees who lean in everyday?
Now, imagine working for a company where you can positively impact the health and growth of all living things while protecting the environment. That’s what the employees of Acadian Seaplants are proud to do each and every day. For Twenty consecutive years, Acadian Seaplants Limited has secured the designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies! In fact, Acadian Seaplants has achieved Platinum Status for the past nine years!
Acadian Seaplants Limited (‘ASL’) is the world leader in marine plant products for people, animals and plants. It exports its premium products to more than 80 countries, employs 400+ people in 16 countries and manages five processing facilities in Atlantic Canada, Ireland and Scotland. Sustainably harvested wild and custom cultivated seaweeds are processed into technical products for global horticultural/agricultural, animal feed, health & beauty and food service industries.
Our innovative culture begins with our people! At ASL, compensation is more than just about salary. It includes benefits, performance and recognition, as well as career opportunities and professional development. We promote a culture where people feel engaged!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Vision care
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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