Matt ( Long Yin) Yau

Matt ( Long Yin) Yau

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    fish culturist

  • Education

    • Natural resources training group

      2022 - 2022
      Course Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods

      Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods is fully-online training program that provides participants with key skills in interpreting and applying regulations, planning and conducting salvages.

    • University of Stirling

      2024 - 2025
      Master of Science - MS Aquaculture
    • Dalhousie University

      2017 - 2020
      Bioveterinary Science Aquaculture & Animal Husbandry
  • Experience

    • Hong Kong Wetland Park

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Eco-tour Guide

      • Conducted educational tours for individuals of various age groups and encouraged participation in the park activities• Managed Facebook account of organization to share park and animal updates • Designed, carried out, and analysed data from customer satisfaction survey to improve the customer experience at the park

    • Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Summer Intern

      • Evaluated the condition of hiking signs along hike trails and scheduled maintenance as needed• Hiked trails under sunny and rainy conditions• Ensured proper record keeping of sign conditions and abnormalities for reporting

    • Dalhosuie University agricultural campus

      Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
      President of Aquaculture society

      • Organised and hosted monthly meetings with council and members to discuss current and upcoming events of the society• Researched and drew up a draft layout of an aquaponics plan for the society• Planned and managed finance of the club in accordance with the campus governing body

    • Cermaq Canada

      Jun 2020 - Sept 2021
      Saltwater husbandry Technician

      • Site Operations: Supported daily operations at a sea site. Monitored Atlantic salmon activity and conducted environmental monitoring. Ensured proper fish welfare through various measures.• Site Maintenance: Maintained a clean, safe, and biosecure site. Performed routine maintenance tasks. Assisted in site setup and closure.

    • Vancouver Island University

      Aug 2021 - Jun 2023
      Animal health worker

      • Research Support: Provided technical assistance and advice on research projects in animal care facilities.• Facility Management: Trained new staff, developed work schedules, and purchased supplies. Prepared and submitted reports.• Daily Animal Care: Monitored and maintained feed, water, supplies, and environmental conditions. Evaluated animal health through visual inspections. Operated husbandry equipment and installed water quality monitoring systems. Cleaned and sanitized animal enclosures and associated areas. Show less

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

      Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
      Assistant fish culturist

      · manually clipping the adipose fin of juvenile chinook using small scissors and inserting coded wire tags (CWT) into the nasal cavity using tagging machines.· general hatchery duties including preparing feed for fish, feeding the fish and observing their responses, and cleaning and disinfecting equipment after every use to prevent cross-contamination.

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2024
      Fish Enhancement technician

      • Staff Supervision: Overseen hatchery staff on various projects.• Hatchery operation: Collected, processed, and incubated fish eggs. Reared newly hatched larva. Monitored larval development and implemented early feeding and rearing techniques for steelhead trout, Coho, and Chinook salmon. • Daily Hatchery Tasks: Prepared and administered feed, observed fish responses, and identified mortality. Maintained a clean and sanitized work environment. Graded and sampled fish as required.• Chemical management: Calculated dosage of chemicals, prior to chemical treatment Show less

    • RedFin Aquarium Design

      Jun 2024 - Sept 2024
      Aquarist / Animal Husbandry Assistant

      • Customer Relations: Provided personalized advice and recommendations to clients regarding aquarium needs and maintenance.• Project Management: Communicated effectively with clients, ensuring timely project completion and satisfaction.• Team Leadership: Trained and mentored new staff members, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.• Reporting: Prepared and submitted weekly progress reports to clients, tracking project milestones and addressing any concerns.• Problem-Solving: Identified and resolved issues related to aquarium health, maintenance, and equipment. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Radio Operator Certificate Maritime

      SaferOceans
      Dec 2020
    • Field Assistant Certification

      Canada Aquatic Biomonitoring Network
      Sept 2019
    • Wetland Eco-Tour Guide Certificate

      Hong Kong Wetland Park
      Aug 2016
    • Canadian Council of Animal Care Experimental Animal User Training Certificate of Completion

      Canadian Council of Animal Care
      Oct 2017
    • Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1 Equivalent)

      St. John Ambulance BC/ Yukon
      Sept 2023
    • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

      HRdownloads
      Jun 2020
    • Ecornell certificate of Designing Recirculating Aquaculture Systems

      Cornell University
      Feb 2022
    • Pleasure Craft Operator Card

      Transport Canada - Transports Canada
      Jul 2020
    • Electrical Safety Training System Non-Electrical Workers - Standard

      Leavitt Machinery
      Jan 2021
    • Counter Balance Sitdown Rider Forklift Operator Safety Training

      Leavitt Machinery
      Jan 2021