Manager, Fishing Operations

Cooke Aquaculture Inc.; Blacks Harbour; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company in Blacks Harbour is seeking a Manager of Fish Performance and Remote Operations. This role involves developing AI-driven feeding strategies, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Aquaculture or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary package and various benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits: dental, vision, and extended medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RRSP matching opportunity

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Wellness programs and gym access

Professional growth opportunities

Employee discounts on company products

On-site parking or parking allowance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aquaculture operations or feed strategy.
• Proven leadership experience with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with performance reporting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee AI-driven feeding strategies.
• Lead and mentor Operations Centre Team Leaders.
• Drive initiatives for feed growth and improvement.
• Deliver bi-weekly performance reports to leadership.
• Contribute to monthly feed forecasting.
• Design feed infrastructure plans.
• Act as remote operations technology expert.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of AI and automation technologies

Familiarity with environmental compliance

Education

Degree in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Animal Science, or related field

Job description

Title: Manager of Fish Performance and Remote Operations

Company: Cooke Aquaculture Inc. (Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division)

Posted: February 07, 2026

Advertised until: March 09, 2026

Job Overview

Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., offers a unique opportunity for the right individual to join the team as Manager of Fish Performance and Remote Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Feed Management
  • Develop and oversee AI-driven feeding strategies to maximize fish growth and minimize Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR).
  • Ensure feeding practices meet environmental standards and avoid benthic impact.
• Team Leadership & Support
  • Lead and mentor Operations Centre Team Leaders and Feed Analysts.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for feeding operations.
• Innovation & Program Leadership
  • Drive strategic initiatives such as Project Foundation (continuous improvement in FCR and growth).
  • Co-Pilot – Expansion of automated feeding through Observe technology.
• Performance Reporting
  • Deliver bi-weekly performance reports to senior leadership, including KPIs such as feed output, mortality, biomass, and net bio‑gain vs forecast.
• Forecasting & Accuracy
  • Contribute to monthly feed forecasting and ensure actuals align within ±3% of projections.
• Infrastructure Planning
  • Design and maintain optimal feed infrastructure plans to support fish flow and operational flexibility.
• Remote Operations Expertise
  • Act as the subject matter expert on remote operations technologies, including wireless networks and remote control of generators and compressors.
  • Collaborate with Centralized Feed Technicians to ensure seamless onsite support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Animal Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in aquaculture operations, feed strategy, or related field.
• Proven leadership experience with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with performance reporting and forecasting.
• Familiarity with AI and automation technologies in aquaculture.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability practices.

Benefits Package

• Health benefits: dental, vision, and extended medical coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• RRSP matching opportunity.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Wellness programs and access to on‑site gym facilities (where available).
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts on company products or services.
• On‑site parking or parking allowance.

Location & Employment Details

• Location: Blacks Harbour, NB
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $43.27 to $134.62 hourly
• Terms of employment: Permanent, full time
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: CareerBeacon #2173914