Details:
Mowi Saltwater Assistant Managers help our Site Managers in producing top quality, environmentally sustainable fish in a cost-effective manner.
The Assistant Manager helps to maintain a marine farm that provides a safe, ethical, and positive work environment for staff.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Grade 12 plus over 4 years’ experience in salmon farming, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Post-secondary aquaculture certificate or diploma preferred.
• Possess strong background in feed and environmental risk management.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in providing leadership to a team of staff and supporting all aspects of personnel management.
• Good critical thinking abilities, decision-making abilities and sound judgment.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines for production.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills (i.e. approachable, empathetic) including the ability to develop effective relationships and successfully resolve conflict situations.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. Aqua Farmer, word processing & spreadsheets).
• Highly motivated, positive outlook and positive attitude towards work.
• The ability to work safely and effectively in challenging environmental conditions.
Closing date: October 1, 2020
We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive extended health care benefits package, annual incentive bonus, pension plan, wellness and kids camp benefits. There is opportunity for company tailored management training through our tailored Vancouver Island University partnership.