Careers
Raspberry Point practices equal opportunity and fair hiring processes when filling positions, and hires only the most qualified individuals to ensure the success of our business.
All employees are entitled to a competitive benefits package including company-matching RRSP, health, dental, sick pay, EAP, and a discount card to other local businesses.
We will never ask applicants or potential employees for fees or upfront payments as part of an offer of employment or fees associated with potential employment.
Current Openings
Job Title: SEASONAL OYSTER FARMER / BOAT CREW
Location: Cavendish, North Rustico, Oyster Bed (transportation from Charlottetown available)
Term: September – End of November
Pay Rate: $19 per hour (40-60 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Position Type: Full Time Seasonal (may lead to year-round employment)
Other Information: Housing Available
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Oyster Farmer job is an entry-level position for farming oysters. Employees should be comfortable working as a part of a team both inside and on the water in all weather conditions. This position exposes employees to an array of duties on the farm, from harvesting to seed handling, as well as raising and sinking gear. Most of the jobs on the farm are physically demanding; there should be no aversion to manual labor.
Specific Responsibilities:
- PAccurately measure and fill seed into our harvest bags and deploy them at our leases.
- PHarvest market sized oysters and restock inventory using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- PMonitor oyster growth and health
- PWork in both the farm and boat settings across multiple locations
- PRaise and sink gear in accordance with our overwintering plan.
- PAid in repairing gear as needed both on land and on water.
- PTake direction from supervisors and give a solid effort as member of our team.
- PMaintain a clean/organized locker space.
- PCollaborate with other farm workers to accomplish tasks
- PComply with all Raspberry Point Oysters standards and policies.
- PWork to continuously improve operations with respect to quality, safety, and inventory.
- POther duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- NWet and/or humid conditions
- NModerate noise level
- NFast paced environment
- NRepetitive tasks
Skill Requirements:
- NPhysical ability to work in outdoor environments and lift heavy objects of up to 50lbs
- NStrong communication and collaboration skills for working with a team
- NWillingness to work and adapt to changing weather conditions, including inclement weather
- NManual dexterity
- NAttention to detail
- NPositive attitude
Experience:
This position offers the opportunity to learn and practice skills that are required for our aquaculture farm’s success. Employees are not expected to come into the job with any previous aquaculture experience but are expected to learn those skills effectively and in a timely manner. Previous experience with manual labor is preferred. We can train the right person who has an interest in the work we’re doing, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. This is a great opportunity to learn more about large-scale oyster farming.
Benefits:
Raspberry Point Oysters offers health insurance for employees and their families. We offer extended health, dental, and vision after 3 months plus an excellent RRSP program after 6 months of year-round employment.
No experience needed, will train. Submit your resume to caitlyn@raspberrypoint.com. We appreciate all interested candidates, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.