Oberland Agriscience Inc. is a sustainable black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) farm in Halifax, NS. We are dedicated to closing the food loop in our region and making a positive contribution to our planet. Oberland’s high-performing team rears BSFL in our zero-waste facility, delivering exceptional productivity per hectare and yielding nutrient-rich, low-environmental impact products.
Partnering with local food producers and distributors, Oberland upcycles organic waste and food production by-products such as spent grains from local craft breweries to grow BSFL on an industrial scale. Oberland actively plays a role in a more sustainable circular economy in Atlantic Canada. Oberland generates high-quality sustainable protein products from the larvae, marketed and sold under the Obie’s BSFL brand, and is seeking certification on an insect-derived fertilizer product for home gardens and agricultural lands.
The purpose of the Operator role is to produce Oberland’s products adhering to the safety and quality procedures which have been developed to be aligned with our business purpose and vision.
The role is supported by the Production Team Lead
Key Responsibilities:
- Rearing Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae using our proprietary technology and equipment adhering to our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Efficient operation and monitoring of industrial processing equipment to ensure the products meet company quality standards
- Bagging, storing and organization of finished product and inventory
- Receiving and offloading organics deliveries
- Strict adherence to health and safety policies
- Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when completing duties and responsibilities
- Daily cleaning of equipment and production areas to maintain high standards
- Recording production data, shipping records, daily reports and other necessary data in adherence with company procedures
- Use of custom computer software to track and organize production
- Light preventative maintenance duties
Job Type:
Full-time (40 hours/week), permanent following 6-month probation
Shifts are 12 hours, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week so require overnight and weekend scheduling
Must be willing to wear a full face respirator, which requires to be clean shaven
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What made you interested in applying to a position at Oberland Agriscience?
Work Location: In person
