Posted 3 months ago
Wharf Crew - Lead Hand
@ Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick
Overview
Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is hiring a Wharf Crew Lead Hand to lead fish offloading from harvest vessels to tanker trucks at Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. The role supervises crew, operates and maintains wharf equipment, and enforces safety and fish-quality standards. It is full-time, year-round, on a week on/week off schedule with hours that vary by vessel arrivals.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in fish offloading operations
- Operate and supervise harvest vessel and wharf equipment
- Coordinate safe transfer of fish to tanker trucks
- Supervise equipment maintenance and cleaning
- Provide direction to wharf crew members
Requirements summary:
- Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
- Wharf crew experience an asset
- Confined Space Training upon hire
- Forklift Certification
- Flexible hours with vessel arrivals
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-27
- 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, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Confined Space Training, Forklift Certification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | 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 LP, 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, has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Wharf Crew with 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
Reporting to the Harvest Manager, the Wharf Crew Lead Hand is responsible for leading and participating in all aspects of the fish offloading operation. This role requires the safe operation and supervision of harvest vessel equipment, a strong understanding of proper fish handling practices, and a commitment to maintaining product quality throughout the offloading process.
The successful candidate will oversee the efficient transfer of fish from harvest vessels to tanker trucks while ensuring company standards for safety, quality, and operational excellence are met.
This is a hands-on leadership role that involves supervising crew members, coordinating daily offloading activities, and assisting with equipment maintenance and upkeep.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in all aspects of fish offloading operations
- Operate and supervise the use of harvest vessel and wharf equipment
- Ensure proper fish handling procedures are followed to maintain product quality
- Coordinate and support the safe and efficient offloading of fish to tanker trucks
- Supervise and assist with routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of harvest equipment
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment
- Provide direction, support, and leadership to wharf crew members
- Ensure operational and quality standards are consistently met
Qualifications
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred
- Wharf crew experience would be considered an asset
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are considered an asset
- Must hold, or be willing to obtain, Confined Space Training upon hire
- Must hold, or be willing to obtain, Forklift Certification
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including schedules that vary based on vessel arrivals
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
Working Conditions
- Hands-on outdoor work environment
- Week on/week off schedule
- Work hours may vary depending on operational requirements and Harvest Vessel schedules
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.
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.
*As per company policy, a criminal background check is required.
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 appreciate all resumes; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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