Assistant Harvest Manager

True North Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., is seeking an eager self-starting Assistant Harvest Manager to join our Harvest Team based out of Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. The Assistant Harvest Manager supports the Harvest Manager in the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of fish harvesting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Harvest Operations: Assist in planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily harvest activities, including crew scheduling, vessel operations, equipment, and logistics. Monitor harvest performance, productivity, and operational efficiency to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and fish welfare practices.
• Leadership & Team Development: Assist with staffing, onboarding, performance management, and fostering a positive team environment.
• Fish Welfare & Quality: Monitor harvesting and fish handling practices to support fish welfare, product quality, and food safety requirements. Maintain accurate documentation and records related to harvest operations.
• Equipment & Asset Management: Support the maintenance, repair, and reliability of harvest equipment and assets. Coordinate preventative maintenance activities, monitor inventory levels, and assist with asset management programs. Maintain operational records and assist with tracking production results, harvest metrics, and operational costs. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in aquaculture, fisheries, marine operations, business, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in aquaculture, fish harvesting, seafood processing, marine operations, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and operational reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between operational sites as required.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, vessel, and field-based work environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and marine environments.
• May require irregular hours, shift work, weekends, and on-call support during peak operational periods.
• Ability to work around water and comply with all marine and safety requirements.

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.
• Wellness: Wellness programs.
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.

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