Senior Fisheries and Commercial Manager, Canada East

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is seeking a Senior Fisheries and Commercial Manager focused on promoting MSC certification across Canada. This role involves collaborating with fisheries, retailers, and seafood businesses to enhance sustainability and safeguard ocean health. Based primarily in Ontario, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the seafood industry while engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fishing sector, retail, or environmental organizations.
• Knowledge of the seafood industry with existing contacts.

Responsibilities

• Promote MSC certification within fisheries and seafood businesses.
• Build connections with stakeholders for sustainability efforts.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Collaboration

Fluency in English and French

Education

Postgraduate qualification in fisheries, marine biology, or commerce

Job description

Senior Fisheries and Commercial Manager, Canada East

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**Location:** The primary locations are the Maritimes (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI) or Toronto.

Would you like to work for a global non-profit committed to ocean preservation?

The MSC Canada team seeks a Senior Fisheries and Commercial Manager to promote MSC certification and build connections with fisheries, retailers, and seafood businesses, encouraging sustainability and ocean safeguarding.

**Key skills and experience:**

• A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in fisheries, marine biology, commerce, or related fields.
• Experience working in or with the fishing sector, retail sector, or environmental organizations.
• Knowledge of the seafood industry, with existing contacts preferred.
• Excellent communication skills across media and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Fluency in English and French, spoken and written.

If inspired, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

**Application deadline:** 08 July 2025, 09:00 BST.

Our organization values cultural awareness and diversity. The preferred location is in Quebec or the Maritime provinces, with remote work options. If based in Toronto, you must work from the Toronto office at least 50% of the time each month, with remaining time flexible for remote work.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Science, Other, Supply Chain
• Industries: Ranching and Fisheries