Assistant Harvest Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Blacks Harbour, NB, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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.
Full description
True North Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program, is seeking an eager self-starting Assistant Harvest Manager to join our Harvest Team based out of Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick.
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
The Assistant Harvest Manager supports the Harvest Manager in the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of fish harvesting operations. This role assists with the day-to-day coordination of harvest crews, equipment, vessel activities, fish welfare practices, production targets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The Assistant Harvest Manager helps ensure harvesting activities are carried out safely, product quality is maintained, and operational objectives are achieved.
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, including MaintainX.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- 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.