We are recruiting for a Farm Site 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 Newfoundland. 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!
Anticipated start date for this position is April 2026. 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.
ABOUT THE JOB
Reporting to the Saltwater 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 take on all aspects of farm site work to keep the team on track and performing well.
Your main job duties will include safe and successful operation of your farm, manage the site team, promote a safe and positive work environment, maintain the company’s high standards of fish husbandry and welfare, feed management and growth performance, monitor and inspect fish appearance and behaviour, budget control and maintain reliable data records.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate would be safety oriented and forward-thinking with a passion for the industry. They would have:
- Relevant post-secondary education or training
- Experience within the Aquaculture industry
- Leadership and project management experience
- A positive attitude with excellent communications skills
- Well-developed English verbal and written communication
- Good computer and document management skills
- Good critical thinking abilities, decision-making abilities and sound judgment
- Organized, able to manage multiple priorities and meet production demands
- Respect for the need for safe working practices and animal welfare
- Ability to work well with employees across the organization in a team orientated environment
- Ability to work safely and effectively in challenging outdoor weather
- Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job
- Willingness to participate in Mowi’s development and training opportunities
- Ability to work a two week on, two week off shift and live on site in the company accommodation barges
- Marine related training certificates would be an asset
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
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)
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Flex Benefits Plan including Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Family Assistance Program including Telemedicine & Online Pharmacy
- Wellness Programs including an Annual Wellness Reimbursement
- Potential for Annual Bonus and Employee Stock Options Program
- Opportunity to 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”
We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.