We are recruiting for a Farm Manager to join the Saltwater team at Mowi Canada East Inc. on our remote farm sites in the Bay’s West area on the South Coast of NL. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to expand your career and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you!
ABOUT THE JOB
Reporting to the Area Manager, this role is a crucial part of our operations process and ensures the best management of our salmon in a sustainable and efficient way. In this role you will strive for continuous growth and manage all aspects of farm site work to keep the team on track and performing well.
Your main job duties will include:
1. The safe and successful operation of your farm
2. Managing the site team
3. Promoting a safe and positive work environment
4. Maintaining the company’s high standards of fish husbandry and welfare
5. Feeding management and growth performance
6. Monitoring and inspecting fish appearance and behaviour
7. Budget control and maintaining reliable data records
8. All other required general farm tasks
This is a permanent, full-time position and offers on-site living accommodations with a shift schedule of two weeks on, two weeks off. Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply. Interviews will begin throughout February with positions anticipated to start late March and April.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidates would be safety oriented and willing to work in a team environment with a passion for the industry. They would have:
* Relevant post-secondary education and/or equivalent experience within the industry
* Leadership and project management abilities
* Respect for the need for safe working practices
* Well-developed English verbal and written communication
* Good computer and document management knowledge
* A positive attitude, willingness to learn and participate in training opportunities
* Ability to work well with employees across the organization in a team-oriented environment
* Ability to work safely and effectively in challenging outdoor weather
* Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job
* Ability to work a two-week on, two-week off shift and live on site in the company accommodation barge
* Marine-related training certificates would be an asset
WHAT WE OFFER
Along with being part of an experienced team with a global industry leader, we offer:
* Competitive Wages and Permanent Full-Time Work
* Remote Living Allowance
* Food and Accommodations
* Company provided Gear and PPE
* Matching Company paid Pension Plan contributions (DCPP)
* Health & Dental Flex Benefit Plan including Life & Disability Insurance
* Employee Family Assistance Program including Telemedicine & Digital Pharmacy
* Potential for Annual Bonus and Employee Stock Options
* Opportunity to work and grow with a large global company
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear from you! Please click on “apply for position”.
Deadline to apply: Position will remain open until all vacancies are filled.
Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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