Director, Fisheries & Seafood — Growth & Partnerships

Ocean Wise; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Base salary 100k–120k CAD

Benefits coverage on a premium cost-sh

RRSP matching

Vacation days

Statutory holidays

Team retreat

Job summary

Ocean Wise is seeking a Director, Fisheries & Seafood in the Metro Vancouver region to lead the Canadian Fisheries & Seafood program. You will develop strategy, build trusted relationships with First Nations and fisheries, and expand market opportunities for responsibly harvested seafood.

This role requires leading cross-functional teams across communications, philanthropy and partnerships and turning ideas into measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in fisheries, sustainable seafood, marine conservation, or related field and leading multidisciplinary teams or complex initiatives.
• Experience leading program growth, partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration.
• Experience with Canada’s fisheries management framework and seafood supply chains.
• Ability to build relationships with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, fishing communities, governments, NGOs, and research institutions.
• Strong understanding of fisheries sustainability, seafood traceability, and market-based conservation outcomes.
• Proven ability to translate opportunities into programs, resources, and market connections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic direction and annual workplans for Ocean Wise's Canadian Fisheries & Seafood program.
• Grow scale, reach, profile and impact through partnerships, funding, market engagement and measurable outcomes.
• Manage relationships with fisheries, Indigenous groups, partners, buyers and market collaborators to expand demand for responsible seafood.
• Lead Communications, Philanthropy and Partnerships to secure resources and tell compelling impact stories.
• Oversee budgets, performance measures, and governance for program growth and accountability.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the Fisheries & Seafood team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Fisheries knowledge

Digital literacy

Education

Master’s degree or higher in marine science, fisheries, environmental management, Indigenous governance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Salesforce

Job description

Ocean Wise is seeking a Director, Fisheries & Seafood in the Metro Vancouver region to lead the Canadian Fisheries & Seafood program. You will develop strategy, build trusted relationships with First Nations and fisheries, and expand market opportunities for responsibly harvested seafood.

This role requires leading cross-functional teams across communications, philanthropy and partnerships and turning ideas into measurable impact.