Explore Careers Think Career Profile Aquaculture Technologist Holland Code: Think Farming isn’t a battle against nature, but a partnership with it. Jeff Koehler In A Nutshell I make sure the fish live in healthy conditions that help them grow fast and stay strong. I feed the fish and keep the tanks and equipment clean. I monitor and record data about water quality, growth rates, and how much feed the fish are eating. Swipe Potential Salary Range $38,000 - 48,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? BC British Columbia NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia NU Nunavut NWT Northwest Territories ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec I get to work with my hands and get dirty taking care of fish. It’s not glamorous but it’s always exciting! Workplace Indoor / Outdoor Job Requirements & Duties Maintain filtration and plumbing Take water samples and test them to check the health of the water Examine samples and specimen under a microscope Assist with fish harvesting and order fulfillment as needed Work in a team to sort fish into new tanks Keep detailed records of observations and patterns Education & Training No post-secondary education is absolutely required; however, a degree or diploma in aquaculture technology is beneficial. 100all Job Outlook The outlook for this job is considered fair, meaning there will be approximately the same number of jobs becoming available as there are people to fill them. Related School Subjects Science Ed. Prof. et Tech. Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Fish Sustainable Marine Important Skills Detail-Oriented Fish are very sensitive to changes in their environment, so it’s really important to notice even the smallest changes before they turn into problems. Analytical Thinking If the fish are behaving differently, or the water quality changes suddenly, it takes a cool head to analyze the situation and figure out what’s wrong so it can be fixed Physical A lot of the work we do can be physically demanding, like hauling crates of fish or carrying buckets of feed. Being comfortable with physical work is a must Mechanical Modern aquaculture uses pumps, filters, probes, and other equipment, so being comfortable working with machines is a helpful skill. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Working With A Team Routine Work Helps Others Working in a Small Business Working with Animals Similar Careers Agricultural Lab Technician Aquaculture Manager Livestock Groomer & Technician Helpful Links YouTube - Off to Work... On the Farm Job Description and Duties - Aquaculture Technician Aquaculture Infographic snapAG- Aquaculture in Canada snapAG- Invasive Species Career Glossary Specimen References Aquaculture Technician in Canada. (2020). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.