Assistant Fish Culturist (4-6 Month Term)
Grand Rapids, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
Position Overview:
We are seeking for an Assistant Fish Culturist for the Grand Rapids Fish Hatchery. It is a 4–6-month temporary opportunity on which the Assistant Fish Culturists will work through the spring and summer season in 2026 only and will assist in the operation and maintenance of the Grand Rapids Fish Hatchery, assist with spawn collection, feeding fish species, and proper release of fish stocks to Provincial waters.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with egg collection, incubation, hatching, and rearing of all fish species at the Grand Rapids Fish Hatchery.
- Uses proper biosecurity procedures to clean fish rearing facilities, incubation units and all production equipment to prevent infection or spread of disease.
- Notifies senior hatchery staff of any irregularities with the fish stocks or equipment.
- Assists with general maintenance and repair of hatchery equipment and hatchery grounds, as directed.
- Assists with the capture and spawning of brood stock at satellite spawn camps, as required.
- Assists with the distribution of hatchery reared fish to prescribed stocking sites.
- Assists with the administration of prescribed treatment of eggs and fish, including inoculations for disease control.
- Assists with data collection and record keeping.
- Completes general housekeeping duties within the facility.
The successful applicant will be required to work a modified work cycle (the Hatchery works a schedule that is 8 days on shift followed by 6 days off shift).
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 10 education or equivalent.
- Must be willing to be trained on various functions at Manitoba Hydro.
- Physically able to perform the work (e.g., field work) and willing to work in adverse conditions such as rain, heat, cold and others.
- Demonstrated capability of communicating effectively both orally and in writing in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Capable of working effectively with others inside and outside the Corporation.
- Possess a sense of responsibility, independence, initiative, and ownership of the activities for which he/she is responsible.
- Must comply with Manitoba Hydro safety policies and regulations.
- Must be willing to work in a shift work environment.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $20.91-$28.03 Hourly.
Apply Now!
Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Alternatively, applications can be dropped off at the Grand Rapids Fish Hatchery addressed to Yhana Michaluk.
Application deadline: APRIL 21, 2026.
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