If you are interested, please apply via this link: Seafood People - Marine Operations Manager

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.

Cooke is seeking an experienced Marine Operations Manager for their Atlantic Canadian and Maine operations who would be directly responsible for seawater farming, 100+ employees, and numerous marine sites.

This dynamic key new hire should be also be excellent people manager, technically savvy and a relationship builder. International candidates are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leadership and direction of seawater salmon farming operations
• Responsible for managing the annual operating budget, forecast, and communication of various business needs to support and service companies
• Provide support to the harvest plan
• Maintaining high-level leadership on environmental and regulatory affairs
• Maintain and develop an ongoing operational plan
• Supports corporate fish health strategy
• Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance requirements of the operations
• Oversight and responsibility for key biological performance indicators.
• Providing industry leadership, as required
• Ability to create solid operational and capex plans.
• Leveraging the knowledge within other departments to address the needs of the operations

There is internal corporate structure and support in the areas of Human Capital, Feed Management, Nutrition, Health and Safety, Fish Health, Maintenance, Logistics, Net Washing and supply, Legal, and Finance, Public Relations, Communications and Finance.

Experience Needed and Skills:

• 10+ years of fish farming experience
• A deep understanding of the complexity of the fish farming business dynamics
• Excellent people management skills
• Interacting with government regulators, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and development processes
• Basic understanding and commitment to the requirements of the various industry certification schemes
• Creating a solid business plan
• College degree preferred with a focus in Aquaculture or Fish Biology
• Understanding of existing industry technology and new technologies

To be successful in the role:

You like to be in charge, lead, and direct others. You can keep your team focused on objectives. You find it easy to persuade, influence, and win the support of others. You are very confident and self-assured even in unfamiliar situations and groups. You are able to take a broad perspective, realize and consider the wider and longer-term consequences of incidents, plans, and activities. You are able to focus on reaching results, solving problems fast and effectively.

Adhering to rules, regulations and following procedures is important to you. You are able to see a job through to the end and pay close attention to quality issues. Grasping complex issues and problems as well as identifying the core of a problem come easy to you. You set self ambitious and demanding targets, enjoy difficult challenges, and want to get ahead and succeed.

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits Package:

• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
• Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
• Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.

If you're looking to join a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, apply now and become part of our dynamic team.

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.