Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in Canada's Best Managed Companies Program, is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company's team as a Hatchery Manager for our Penobsquis, NB Hatchery .
Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. 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.

The Role:

As a leader, you must be able to exercise the necessary authority to assure policies and procedures are followed, and time frames are met. Excellent people management and communication skills are essential to building effective team and organizational relationships. This position reports to the Freshwater Director.

Primary duties of this role include but are not limited to :

• Responsibility for the daily operations and production of eggs, fry, smolt at a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facility.
• Meeting quality standards and timelines for fish production.
• Foster a culture of safe work and environmental sustainability.
• Lead and direct the team members, manage schedules and activities.
• Submit payroll, invoices, fish inventory, environmental reports as required

Qualifications/Requirements/Attributes:

• Experience within a hatchery environment.
• Possess a strong background in general operation and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Strong background in fish health and husbandry.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work under pressure to meet timelines.
• Organized
• Preference will be given to applicants with related post-secondary education and experience.
• Experience with incubation and early rearing would be considered an asset

Cooke offers full-time year-round employment, competitive rates and a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental as well as a company matched pension.

The Opportunity :

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a growing, global leader in seafood 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.