Assistant Manager

Northern Divine Aquafarms Ltd.; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquafarm on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee operations, support fish care, and manage staff. This role combines hands-on work with office tasks in a unique outdoor setting. Ideal candidates have a background in biology and a strong interest in aquaculture, and will thrive in both physical and managerial responsibilities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Store discount

Qualifications

• Able to lift 50lbs overhead.
• Reliable transport to semi-remote site.
• Experience in aquaculture is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting operations planning and fish care.
• Leading fish spawning or moving events.
• Inventory management and record keeping.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project planning

Budgeting

Strong interest in aquaculture

Strong computer skills

Experience with Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Resource Management

Job description

Overview

Northern Divine is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team. This is a dynamic role supporting the current manager with operations planning, fish care, training, and staff management. Our team of 15-20 employees raises fish from incubating eggs, to juveniles, to spawning adults. The assistant manager is hands on with both fish care and facilities, the job is a combination of some physical work, and office tasks. Responsibilities can include leading fish spawning or moving events, caviar production, inventory management and record keeping, equipment and parts procurement, interviewing and hiring, among many others.

This is a unique, long term opportunity available in a beautiful setting on the Sunshine Coast. If you are interested in management, freshwater aquaculture, and think you can bring some skills and experience to this position, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements and Responsibilities

Previous experience in aquaculture an asset

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Resource management, or other related experience

Demonstrated ability to keep clean, organized records

Strong computer skills and experience with Excel and data management

Interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff

Project planning and budgeting

Strong interest in aquaculture or fisheries

Comfortable handling large fish, and working in wet outdoor environments

Physically fit, able to lift 50lbs overhead

Reliable transport to semi-remote site

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed