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Cordova

Welcome to the NorQuest Seafoods Cordova  employment web page.  Cordova is home to the Copper River Sockeye, some of the most sought after salmon in the world.  At this facility we  produce  frozen and value added seafood products including halibut, black cod, salmon and salmon roe.

Cordova is located at the head of Orca Inlet in eastern Prince William Sound, one of the most beautiful areas in the state.  This is very close to the mouth of the Copper River.  Stretching from near town for 45 miles is the Copper River Delta.  This vast expanse of marshland is home to moose and many species of birds like the western sandpiper and west coast dunlin and is home to the largest concentration of beavers in North America. 

Temperatures during the May through September season range from 50 to 75 degrees. Cordova has a year round population of around 2,800 people.  During fishing season the town swells to over 5,000.  One highlight of life in Cordova is the Alaska Salmon Runs on June 17.  These are fun runs ranging from 1 mile for the little kids to full marathon length for the most adventurous.  The most significant aspect of life in Cordova is the close knit community full of friendly people.  (For more information please visit the Cordova home page at http://www.cordovachamber.com/.)

Peak season in Cordova is salmon season when we’ll have around 100 people on the payroll.  Salmon season runs from mid-May through late-September.  Preference in hiring is given to individuals able to commit to staying on board through September 1.

NorQuest Cordova has some housing facilities adjacent to the production facility.  We have the capacity to house up to about 50 people in two to four person rooms.  Bathroom and shower facilities are shared and down the hall.There are coin operated laundry facilities in the bunkhouse.  The cookhouse is located next to the plant and serves three meals per day.

The bunkhouse is a 100% smoke free facility.  There is a smoking area in the covered parking area of the facility.  The bunkhouse is a 24-hour quiet zone.  We have employees living in the bunkhouse who are working nights as well as days.  If you’re on the night shift you’ll appreciate being able to get some sleep during the day.  NorQuest has a zero tolerance policy for illegal drugs and alcohol in the bunkhouse.  Possession of alcohol on company premises will be grounds for termination.  Possession of illegal drugs will be grounds for termination and the police will be contacted.  NorQuest seeks to operate and maintain a safe and healthy environment for our employees and drugs and alcohol are not conducive to this.

There are two ways to get to Cordova.  The easiest is to fly.  For flight information and prices please visit Alaska Airlines web site at http://www.alaskair.com or call them at 1-800-ALASKAAIR.  Many people traveling to Cordova prefer to take the ferry.  It’s much less expensive and the trip from Seward, Valdez or Whittier gives a great tour of Prince William Sound.  For ferry information please visit the Alaska Marine Highway web site at http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/index.html or call them at 1-800-642-0066.

Please click here to view the Cordova application form

Last updated 03/29/2006