Contact Company Oyster Point Seed, Cascumpec Ralph Clark worked in the carpentry industry for 40 years, and owned and operated a home-based shop constructing staircases for 25 of those years. Although he enjoyed the work, when he retired, he began working in the oyster industry, mostly because of his son James Clark, who is an oyster fisherman. “I only wish I would ... [Read More...]
Montague Rural Action Centre helps Oyster Industry respond to challenges
submitted by Krista McKeeman, Executive Adminstrative Assitant/Project Officer, Rural Action Centre - CBDC East The oyster industry in PEI is growing in leaps and bounds and contributes significantly to the Island economy. PEI oysters are marketed heavily in Canada and the United States but are also finding their way to the table in many countries in the global ... [Read More...]
Royal Star Foods Ltd. – Hiring practices
Contact Company Royal Star Foods Ltd., Tignish Jobs: Fish Plant Workers and Labourers for the plant, holding facilities and the wharf, Supervisors, Quality Control Assistants, Data Entry Clerks, Truck Drivers, Forklift Operators, Power Engineers, Receptionist, and more. “We’re always looking for more full-time fish plant workers,” says Michelle Montemurro. “We also ... [Read More...]
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Hiring practices
Contact Company Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Tignish Jobs: Casual employment and Bilingual Client Service Representative Casual work, which is a 90-day employment opportunity, requires a high school diploma, the ability to use computer systems, client service experience, and effective communication skills. Jobs start at different times throughout the calendar year ... [Read More...]
PEI Mussel Industry
Taking 12 to 24 months to reach market size, mussels are farmed and harvested all year round, even in ice covered bays and estuaries during the winter. Once harvested, mussels are transported to federally inspected processing plants where they are stripped from the sock, de-clumped, washed, and graded. The mussels are inspected and any broken or substandard shells are ... [Read More...]