Aquaculture Technologist

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Farming isn’t a battle against nature, but a partnership with it.

Jeff Koehler
Aquaculture Technologist

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.

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Potential Salary Range

$38,000 - 48,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

British Columbia BC
British Columbia
New Brunswick NB
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador NL
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia NS
Nova Scotia
Nunavut NU
Nunavut
Northwest Territories NWT
Northwest Territories
Ontario ON
Ontario
Prince Edward Island PEI
Prince Edward Island
Quebec 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.
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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

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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.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Working With A Team
Routine Work
Helps Others
Working in a Small Business
Working with Animals