Research Project Manager

North Nova Seafoods; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Nova Scotia is seeking a Research Project Manager for a 12-month term position in marine resource management. The role involves leading projects focused on the sustainability of coastal resources, requiring a Master’s degree and project management experience, along with the opportunity for further collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Extended health care benefits

RRSP contribution match

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of Nova Scotia’s fisheries and aquaculture.
• Experience in project management and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage interdisciplinary research projects, including budgets and schedules.
• Communicate with stakeholders and assist in proposal development.
• Support writing peer-reviewed articles and project reports.

Skills

Project Management

Scientific Writing

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s degree in aquaculture, marine biology, oceanography, or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

RStudio

Job description

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation is Nova Scotia’s development agency focusing on the food sector. Our mission is to support success, transformation, and economic development in Nova Scotia’s agriculture, seafood, and food and beverage sectors.

This employment opportunity is with the Centre for Marine Applied Research, a division of Perennia, who leads and supports applied research projects that advance the management, long-term sustainability, growth, and resilience of Nova Scotia’s marine coastal resources. We collect and analyze biophysical and socio-economic data that provide the foundation for science-based decision making and foster innovation necessary to advance the long-term sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture industries.

Research Project Manager (12-month term position)

The Centre for Marine Applied Research (CMAR) is looking for a new member to join our highly skilled and collaborative team. This position will work very closely with internal stakeholders, partners (i.e., academic and government), and funding agencies. It is a 12-month term position with the option for extension. This is a hybrid position, working from home and CMAR’s office at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE), in Dartmouth, NS.

The Research Project Manager will be responsible for managing cross-disciplinary research projects and programs focused on the sustainable management and development of Nova Scotia’s coastal resources. Areas may encompass coastal marine environments, climate change, coastal ecology, and sustainable development of aquaculture and fisheries. You will lead and co-support research and development activities, as required.

Principal Responsibilities:

The Research Project Manager’s key tasks and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Managing multiple concurrent interdisciplinary research and development projects, including budgets, schedules, and securing resources.
• Communicate with and manage internal stakeholders and project partners.
• Assist in writing and research support for proposal development.
• Responsible for providing regular project updates, tracking and projecting budgets, and submitting claims to funders.
• Support writing peer-reviewed articles and public-facing technical reports, with opportunity for authorship.
• Critical review of scientific reports and articles.
• Lead and attend meetings and workshops to present project results and guide project work.
• Intermittent travel may be required.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as aquaculture, marine biology, oceanography, marine management or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Has a strong understanding of Nova Scotia’s fisheries and aquaculture practices.
• Past experiences demonstrate you have a strong familiarity with project management and best practices.
• Experience in scientific writing (proposals, white papers, and peer-reviewed articles).
• Strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders, including academia, government, industry, and associations.
• You have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Assets that will strengthen your application:

• Familiarity with ArcGIS and RStudio.
• Holds a valid Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) and a Small Domestic Vessel – Basic Safety (SDV-BS) certificates.

Perennia offers a competitive compensation package which includes base salary, extended health care benefits, RRSP contribution match, and professional development opportunities.

To apply for this exciting position at Perennia, please email a combined PDF or Word cover letter and resume noting compensation expectations and potential start date if you were the successful candidate to [e-mail] by noon on August 4, 2025.

Only those candidates who move on to the interview phase will be contacted.

Perennia is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about the Centre for Marine Applied Research and Perennia, please visit www.cmar.ca and www.perennia.ca