Shellfish Hatchery Manager

Shellfish Hatchery Manager
Job Number # 
15335
Employer 
Nova Harvest Ltd
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Bamfield
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Nov 04, 2016
Apply By 
Dec 31, 2016
Start Date 
2016-12-15
Hours 
40 hours per week
Wage 
commensurate with education and experience
NOC Code 
0821
Source 
Employer
Details 

This position is in Bamfield.

  • Reporting to the General Manager, the Hatchery Manager will:
  • Manage hatchery operations from spawning through to nursery production
  • Plan and coordinate hatchery and nursery activities to achieve production goals
  • Coordinate phytoplankton production with the Algae Manager
  • Supervise hatchery personnel and ensure all hatchery staff adhere to established protocols
  • Set and maintain high standards of hygiene, biosecurity and safety
  • Maintain accurate and well organized records of production, inventory and hatchery activities
  • Collaborate with the General Manager to develop, innovate and refine production techniques and assist with the construction and maintenance of production systems
Qualifications 

The successful candidate will have experience in commercial-scale shellfish hatchery operations including phytoplankton culture, broodstock management, larval rearing, and nursery production. He/She will also have a demonstrated competence with a variety of culture systems including flow-through larvae tanks and bottle-style oyster upwellers, and confidence in the operation and maintenance of hatchery equipment. In addition, the Hatchery Manager will be able to effectively train and manage hatchery personnel and maintain a cooperative team environment.

The Hatchery Manager must have a positive attitude and work well under pressure. He/She must also be self-motivated, resourceful, creative, detail -oriented and above all have excellent problem-solving skills. The basic work-week is 40 hours but the successful candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule as some overtime and weekend work will be required.

A B.Sc. or equivalent in a related field is an asset but consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant shellfish industry experience.

How to Apply 

Please email résumés with cover letter and two references to info@novaharvest.com  with “Hatchery Manager” in the subject line.  While the interest of all applicants is appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.