Careers at Northern Divine Aquafarms

Northern Divine Aquafarms is a leading land-based aquaculture operation specializing in Coho Salmon and White Sturgeon. We are committed to excellence in fish health, environmental stewardship, and fostering a safe, respectful, and collaborative workplace for our team.

We are always seeking motivated, capable, and positive individuals who share our dedication to responsible aquaculture. If you are organized, driven, and passionate about food production or aquatic sciences—whether experienced in aquaculture or pursuing relevant studies—we encourage you to reach out.

Current Opportunities

Aquaculture Technician / Intern

The Aquaculture Technician (or Intern) plays a critical role in daily fish husbandry and facility operations. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for fish health and welfare.

Essential Functions

• Perform daily husbandry and operational tasks, including:

  • Feeding

  • Mortality removal

  • Screen and system cleaning

• Maintain accurate and thorough production and husbandry records.

• Monitor fish behavior and promptly report abnormalities to supervisors.

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of systems and equipment.

• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks, including:

  • Swirl separator scrubbing (3× per week)

  • Dip net repairs

  • Cover and equipment repairs
    (Clear communication with supervisors is essential.)

• Follow feed charts and feeding plans; monitor and report feed inventory.

• Organize and maintain hatchery tools, equipment, and grounds.

• Identify safety hazards and recommend or implement corrective actions.

• Assist with fish transfers.

• Assist with broodstock sorting and spawning according to established protocols.

• Stay current with evolving protocols and contribute improvement suggestions.

QMP Assistant – Processing & Harvest

The QMP Assistant supports quality management, food safety, and regulatory compliance across processing and harvest operations. Candidates must have familiarity with HACCP principles and quality systems.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate quality routines across departments to ensure completion and compliance.

• Support company programs to maintain regulatory and certification requirements, including:

  • Preparing and communicating audit plans

  • Supporting internal and external audits

• Assist audits through:

  • Operational evaluations

  • Review of documents and records

  • Employee interviews

• Communicate quality requirements and educate staff across departments.

• Routinely assist with traceability audits.

• Respond to CFIA findings and deficiencies, in coordination with QA Management.

• Assist in creating and maintaining Product Information Sheets for finished goods.

• Develop proficiency in quality assurance audits and HACCP systems.

• Write, train, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for:

  • Quality Assurance

  • Aquaculture Technicians

  • Production Operations

• Track corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

• Support management with audit scheduling and documentation.

• Interface with regulatory agencies and registrars as required.

• Identify risks and non-compliance issues; recommend corrective measures.

• Promote and educate teams on quality control measures and compliance benefits.

• Support customer-driven certifications and regulatory initiatives.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Interested candidates—including students seeking internships—are encouraged to contact our office with a resume and brief introduction.

Northern Divine Aquafarms is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, professionalism, and teamwork.