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Line Cook, Farm & Fire

Banff, AB

CA$21/hr

Cleaning and cutting meats, fish and poultry * Preparing, seasoning and cooking foods such as soups, salads, meat, fish, gravies, vegetables, desserts, sauces and casseroles * Preparation of meals in ...

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How much do fish farm jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for fish farm in Alberta is $17.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fish farm?

A Fish Farm job involves breeding, raising, and harvesting fish for consumption, research, or stocking lakes and ponds. Workers maintain water quality, feed fish, monitor health, and manage equipment. Duties may also include cleaning tanks, sorting fish, and preventing disease. The job can be physically demanding and requires knowledge of aquatic life and farm operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fish farm position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fish Farm Worker, you need knowledge of aquaculture practices, fish biology, and basic water quality management, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant vocational training. Experience with water testing equipment, feeding systems, and, in some cases, certification in aquaculture or safe food handling is valuable. Attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are important soft skills for identifying issues early and ensuring operations run smoothly. These competencies support sustainable fish production, healthy stock, and efficient farm operations.

What are some common challenges faced while working at a fish farm?

Fish farm workers often encounter fluctuating weather conditions, maintaining optimal water quality, and preventing disease outbreaks among fish stock. The role requires vigilance, as problems with equipment, water parameters, or fish health can arise unexpectedly and require immediate attention. Team collaboration is essential for managing large-scale feeding, harvesting, and cleaning tasks, especially during peak seasons. Being adaptable and proactive helps ensure a productive and healthy environment for both the fish and farm staff.

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Infographic showing various Fish Farm job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $37,139 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Family Chef (Kootenays/Cranbrook BC )

AlgaeCal

Calgary, AB

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Do you love cooking with farm-fresh ingredients and making people smile with your delicious dishes? Have you watched "Chef's Table" on Netflix until you feel like Lennox Hastie and you are besties?  Are some of your favorite "novels" to curl up with cookbooks?  Do you pity the fools who use store-bought sauces? If that sounds like you, and you'd like to create culinary masterpieces for Canadian entrepreneurs - we've got the opportunity for you!     

Imagine working your chef magic in the heart of BC's Rocky Mountains on a 481 acre regenerative farm near Cranbrook, BC.  

Your kitchen is in a log building ... but this is no trappers cabin!  A full commercial style chef's kitchen attached to the main living quarters will be your nerve-centre.   

Your mission will be to evoke mealtime smiles from your new friends, Viv, Dean and 9lb dog, Booboo!  They're busy business leaders (well, maybe not Booboo) who really need your skills to keep them healthy, nourished and effective.  The ranch serves as AlgaeCal Inc's training and planning centre - so teams of 10 to 25 people will be coming in frequently to work and enjoy good food in beautiful natural surroundings.

The team loves a huge variety of organic, local foods and cooking styles with meat, fish, or foul as the main event.  Speaking of meat, an authentic Brazilian Wood BBQ combined with Argentinian Assada sits in an outdoor kitchen nearby.  And they have a freezer full of elk, deer and wild-caught fish plus they raise their own chickens, ducks and veggies to support you.  

Afterall, your cooking is only as good as the nutrient-dense ingredients you have to work with.  We are what we eat - so you'll become a critical part of the AlgaeCal team.  AlgaeCal is a natural health company, so to be a fit in this role you will genuinely believe in healthy food choices.

Specifics

  • Position available now, or alternatively in March.
  • Provide a variety of styles of cooking for Viv/Dean along with frequent visits from groups of 10-25 AlgaeCal leaders.
  • Cook and clean up for lunches/dinners 5 days per week.
  • On Fridays, prepare extra meals for the weekend.
  • 90% of food is grown on the ranch
  • Butchering and processing game and fish is a big plus.
  • Preserving, pickling, and canning skills are important. If you can make deli meats, sausages and cheeses, even better!
  • Viv hails from Hong Kong, and she loves every Asian food style - but don't worry if you don't have Asian experience.  It's easy to learn!  Dean loves nothing better than simple meats and veggies.

Experience 

  • Must be able to cook several different countries/regions favorite dishes.
  • Believer in whole, organic, regeneratively farmed foods.  Everything will be made from scratch.  We mean everything!
  • Asian cooking experience, BBQ skills, wild game cooking experience is helpful.
  • Butchering and processing game and fish is a big plus.

Salary

Will be above market rate.  Let's discuss this once you show us your skills/experience.

Other Goodies

  • AlgaeCal Acres is 30 minutes from Jaffray, BC and an hour from Cranbrook, so we will provide a vehicle for your work use, or pay by the km to use yours.
  • Full medical/dental benefits package
  • Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. This is an essential part of your application. We need to make sure you're a good fit for your sake and ours - that's why we'll be paying close attention to your carefully written cover letter. 

Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will be unsuccessful.  

 Please, read carefully:

1. Write a cover letter addressing:

  1. Why you're the best Chef for this role!
  2. What's your favorite style of cooking?
  3. Why did you choose "slaving over a hot stove" as your career?
  4. Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1deCCJZ6tiDiOSlr_W0UdCuM_V_ahzPBs/view

2. Upload your cover letter and resume:

  1. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it's our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click the "Apply Now" button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!***

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly, and you can also expect a prompt response.

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