Posted 17 days ago
Assistant Harvest Manager
@ Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick
Overview
Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is hiring an Assistant Harvest Manager for its True North Salmon division in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. The role supports the Harvest Manager in coordinating crews, vessels, equipment, fish welfare and production targets safely and to compliance. The posting states full-time work with irregular hours, shift work, weekends and on-call support during peak periods.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate daily harvest activities and crews
- Monitor harvest performance and production targets
- Support fish welfare, quality and food safety practices
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and inventory
- Maintain harvest records and track operational costs
Requirements summary:
- Experience in aquaculture, fish harvesting or marine operations
- Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting systems
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel between sites
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | aquaculture, fisheries, marine operations, business |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
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The Cooke family of companies produce some of the very freshest, sustainable seafood in the world.
Full company description
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and value to our customers in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. The Cooke family of companies includes global aquaculture divisions under Cooke Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cooke Aquaculture Inc. as well as a Canadian aquaculture division operated by its affiliate, Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. Cooke Aquaculture is a vertically-integrated corporation with salmon farming operations in Atlantic Canada, the United States, Chile and Scotland as well as seabass and seabream farming operations in Spain. The company also includes seafood and wild fishery divisions under Cooke Seafood USA, Inc., Icicle Seafoods, Inc., Wanchese Fish Company, Inc. and Omega Protein. Cooke Inc. has earned the #1 spot on the SeafoodSource list of Top 10 North American Seafood Suppliers and our employee loyalty helped reaffirm our place as a Platinum-winning company on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,520
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 461
- Reported office locations
- 40 Wellington Row, Saint John, NB E2L 3H3, CA
- Business categories
- Aquaculture
- Farming
- Seafood
- Other recorded names
- Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 7,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Saint John, NB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1985 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 106 |
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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.
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.
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 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 – 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.
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