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Career Profile:

Hatchery Technician

$48,000

Median Yearly
Income

fair

Work
Prospects

2

Prospective
Employers

Work type:

full-time, self-employed

Most likely to work in:

Across the province, South Shore, Halifax

Most employees have:

Non-university certificate or diploma

Certification:

Hatchery Technician Certification

What you do

Do you like wildlife? Do you care about the environment? As a hatchery Technician, one of your main jobs would be the care and well-being of the fish. This includes feeding, harvesting and ensuring proper health of the fish and ensuring management of equipment. Hatchery Technicians can play a large role in the supply chain, including prep for transportation to customers and introducing new species into different areas.





A Hatchery Technician performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Daily maintenance of the hatchery including feeding, water quality and equipment
  • Provide tours to public and school groups
  • Fulfill orders and deliveries




What you need

  • Enjoy working outdoors
  • Problem-solving
  • Good technical skills
  • Communication & inter-personal skills
  • Work well in teams
  • Public speaking (for tours)




Who might be hiring?











Your Career Pathway

Post-Secondary Educational Programs


Certificates, Diplomas, Community College
NSCC - Sea Farm Operations
1 years, $1,810 / year
University Bachelor's Degree