Cooke is a Global Seafood Company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company's success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community.

As a result of our robust growth, we are adding a Project and Plan Manager to our team of professionals.

The Project and Plan Manager will report directly to the VP of Aquaculture and work directly with the Production Managers to develop the projections and planning for all saltwater production areas, including:

The Role

• Supporting both short and long-term capital project planning and project management oversight.
• Biological budgets for yearly and long-term projections
• Set up projects and scenarios using Mercatus-Future
• Production data review weekly, monthly and yearly
• Prepare reports and smolt delivery records
• Prepare production month-end reporting and reconciliation between FishTalk and budget projections
• Review sampling coming from sites and updating FishTalk, and projections by regions
• Improving the growth model and updating it for different groups and regions
• Production planning – Fish Talk and Mercatus-Future
• Harvest projections monthly, yearly and long-term based on a long-term stocking plan
• Feed management: control and follow the usage projection to match the budget
• Liaise with various departments such as Finance, Operation, Fish Health, Freshwater and Saltwater Production, and Senior Management Team

The Project and Plan Manager has the overall responsibility to develop and communicate production plans. The manager will facilitate meetings with appropriate personnel to gather relevant information, develop strong communication and instill ownership of the plans/goals. The Project and Plan Manager will be expected to evaluate the performance of production plans and be able to make recommendations and adjust plans continually.

Although primarily based in the saltwater Blacks Harbour office, some travel to different regions in Atlantic Canada or Globally will be required.

Competencies

Thorough knowledge of marine production, planning and projections in Salmon Farming.

• Ability to supervise and lead teams
• Knowledge of fish performance and growth models
• Knowledge of planning and projections of fish performance and growth models
• Knowledge of Fish Health and diseases
• Ability to provide effective written and oral reports
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of spreadsheet programs and email
• Ability to analyze production data and projections
• Ability to analyze problems and make appropriate recommendations
• Project Planning and Management

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest-growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.