Posted 19 months ago
Saltwater Marine Site Manager
@ Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
Grand Manan, New Brunswick
Overview
Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., is hiring a full-time Aquaculture Site Manager on Grand Manan, NB, reporting to the Saltwater Production Manager. The role leads the farm's performance and staff, oversees fish husbandry, feed systems, mooring and marine equipment, and requires flexible hours outside and on the water. A clear criminal background check and a competitive health and dental benefits package are part of the offer.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and be accountable for the aquaculture farm's performance and results
- Motivate staff and maintain a safe work environment
- Ensure policies, procedures and timeframes are followed
- Oversee fish husbandry and feed systems
- Maintain mooring, cages, saltwater equipment and vessels
Requirements summary:
- Proven experience in farming operations
- Strong supervisory and communication skills
- Strong fish husbandry abilities
- Experience with feed systems, mooring design and maintenance
- Flexible hours outside and on the water
- Preferred: post-secondary education, MED, small craft certification, saltwater fish farm experience
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-04-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Small craft certification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
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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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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 Aquaculture Site Manager based on Grand Manan, NB. This position reports to the Saltwater Production Manager.
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:
This position requires a degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of safety, quality and accuracy. The successful candidate will have the drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet the established criteria.
As a leader, you will be responsible and accountable for the performance and results of the aquaculture farm. Through successful leadership, you will motivate staff by creating a positive and safe work environment while having the ability to exercise the necessary authority to assure policies and procedures are followed and time frames are met.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in farming operations and strong supervisory and communication skills. Must possess strong abilities in fish husbandry, and have experience with monitoring and operating feed systems, mooring design and maintenance, and general maintenance on saltwater equipment, cages and vessels. Working flexible hours outside and on the water is a requirement for this position. Preference will be given to applicants with related post-secondary education, MED, small craft certification and experience operating saltwater fish farms.
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 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.
*As per company policy, a clear result of a pre-employment criminal background check.
*Salary commensurate with experience which includes a competitive health and dental benefits package.
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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