Freshwater Hatchery Manager

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Stephenville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company in Stephenville is seeking a Freshwater Hatchery Manager to oversee their largest land-based hatchery. Responsibilities include planning operations, supervising staff, and ensuring fish health. The ideal candidate should have experience in aquaculture management and a relevant qualification. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $150,000, along with additional benefits including health and dental plans.

Benefits

Health & Dental Flex Benefit Plan

Potential for Annual Bonus

Company provided Gear and PPE

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in aquaculture R.A.S facility operation.
• Experience in managerial roles in Aquaculture.
• Demonstrable experience in performance management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize hatchery activities to meet production goals.
• Supervise hatchery staff and ensure proper fish health.
• Manage cost control and annual budgeting.

Skills

Leadership and development

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Service-minded

Education

Post-secondary qualification in science or aquaculture

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Freshwater Hatchery Manager to join the Mowi Canada East Team in Stephenville, Newfoundland. Reporting to the Freshwater Production Director, you will take responsibility for our largest land-based recirculation hatchery, licensed for 6.7 million smolts.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

• Plan, organize and schedule all hatchery activities to achieve specified production goals to meet our long-term plans
• Maintain, develop and implement techniques to optimize performance at all life stages
• Supervise hatchery technical staff and provide logistical support for all hatchery activities
• Ensure proper fish health and biosecurity
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff and ensure safe practices are always adhered to
• Ensure all fish health monitoring and reporting is carried out
• Ensure preventative maintenance on all equipment is being completed
• Collect, record and analyze growth and production data
• Communicate daily, or as needed with manager if any significant changes in operation occur
• Responsible for cost control and annual budgeting ($18million/yr)
• Ensure proper administrational and finance requirements are followed
• Communicate with Human Resources and Freshwater Director regarding employee related matters including hiring, terminations, rate changes, etc.
• Performance Management and coaching of 40+ staff
• Any required reporting

The ideal candidate would possess:

• A minimum of a post-secondary qualification in a science or aquaculture related field is required. Equivalent education and experience may be consideredA minimum of 3 years experience operating an aquaculture R.A.S facility is required
• Experience in the design stages of R.A.S would be a highly desirable asset
• A minimum of 3 years managerial experience in Aquaculture, or an equivalent operational role
• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing people
• Management experience in salmon production, and a track record of working constructively with planning, coordination and implementation of strategy and/or new processes
• A "can do" attitude with excellent cooperation and communications skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in an ever-changing environment
• An innovative and challenging mindset with regard to strategy, implementation and execution
• Service minded, trustworthy and dedicated to the company’s business, vision and values
• Ability to interact across our global organization from within a local team orientated environment
• Stamina for regular travel throughout Atlantic Canada
• Eligibility to work in Canada

What we Offer:

Along with being part of an experienced team with a global industry leader.

• $100,000 - $150,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• Permanent Full-Time position (40 hours per week)
• Health & Dental Flex Benefit Plan including Life & Disability Insurance
• EFAP and Annual Employee Wellness Reimbursements including Telemedicine
• Potential for Annual Bonus and Employee Stock Options
• Company provided Gear and PPE
• Opportunity to work and travel with a large global company
• Potential for relocation allowance

Job Location

• Travel to other Mowi Facilities in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island will be required

Contact

• Please apply online by clicking "apply for position" or send your resume to Kristina White at [e-mail]
• To discuss the position before applying please call: 506-713-4010

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear from you!

Mowi values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.