Seasonal seafood processing operations in L’Étang-du-Nord and Grande-Entrée are actively recruiting for hundreds of positions ahead of the upcoming production window, according to regional employment postings. The positions involve hands-on shellfish processing, quality control, and machinery operation across multiple processing facilities in the Magdalen Islands.
Job Openings and Placement Details
The jobs run from April 1 to September 30, offering full-time hours starting at 40 hours or more per week. Work schedules vary based on daily fish and shellfish arrivals, requiring availability for early mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends, as detailed in regional recruitment filings.
Compensation and Pay Structure
Base wages range from 14,50 $ à 15,50 $ par heure, supplemented by specialized hourly premiums. Workers can earn an additional prime for machinery operations or washing during their first year. Second-year premiums reach higher rates for cooking, cracking, brushing, and washing tasks. Quality control roles carry varying premiums, while landing and live-tank duties add an additional hourly premium, according to employment documentation.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The work environment involves repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, and standing for prolonged periods. Employees operate in both indoor and outdoor settings characterized by cold or refrigerated spaces, wet or humid conditions, and exposure to noise and strong odors. Physical demands include bending, crouching, kneeling, and maintaining manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination under foreman supervision.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents holding a valid Canadian work permit, according to federal job bank guidelines. No prior experience or formal education is required, as on-the-job training is provided, though previous experience is considered an asset. Candidates can communicate with the coordinator via telephone at 418-986-2710 or by email at maxim@lrdi.ca, referencing work locations at 521 chemin du Gros-Cap in L’Étang-du-Nord and 18 chemin du Quai in Grande-Entrée.
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