Welcome to the Fisheries and Aquaculture job opportunities page. You will find recent government, academia, and industry-related fisheries and aquaculture positions posted here. We aim to reach out to employers, experienced employees, recent graduates, and alumni for potential job opportunities, experiences, and interests in employment opportunities. Check out the current job postings, as well as the ongoing list of fisheries and aquaculture-related, potential employers and associations below.
Job posting: Limberis Seafood Processing Ltd
Limberis Seafood Processing Ltd. is looking for a competent, punctual, energetic person who is willing to learn new tasks to fill the Assistant Operations Manager position. This position will also involve working in the processing plant and in the office.
Ladysmith is located 25 min south of Nanaimo, and 1 hour north of Victoria, and is in close proximity to Nanaimo International Airport and BC Ferries. The town itself is located on the beautiful waters of the Salish Sea, offering all kinds of marine activities to local residents. The jobsite overlooks the waters of Inner Ladysmith Harbour, and would allow for direct launching of kayaks and other small watercraft from the plant. The town is growing, and has all required amenities, such as schools, swimming pool with fitness centre, and all kinds of shops and boutiques.
This job is F/T and is permanent. Extended health and dental benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.
This position will be available in the early Spring 2025 – accepting resumes now.
Candidate must be / have:
- Quick learner, and academically sound
- able to perform heavy lifting and repetitive motions
- able to work unsupervised
- able to work as part of a team
- self-directed and be able to direct others
- responsible and conscientious
- professional attitude
Skills and Qualifications
- Technical Diploma or degree in field of Fish & Aquaculture OR equivalent experience in food processing management / Quality Management
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with regulatory bodies via letters and emails
- Ability to learn and operate computer-monitoring systems (in-house programs), and well-versed in Excel, and working knowledge of databases
- Ability to learn and understand government regulations pertaining to food processing required for daily operations
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical Aptitude an asset
- Ability to co-ordinate all aspects of production management
- Harvest and Sales Forecast
- Monitor Inventory
- Ensure all required documentation completed in timely manner
- Oversee production schedules
- Optimize workflow and efficiency
- Ensure quality control measures and regulations are adhered to
- Ensure proper safe work procedures and safety regulations are implemented and followed during daily operations (familiar with WorkSafeBC OH&S)
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Secure and Maintain QMP compliance
- Experience with HACCP a must
- Implement and maintain all aspects of QMP program
- Understand Safe Food For Canadians Regulations
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Support operational leadership in all departments
- Finance, Human Resources, Quality Management
- Able to provide constructive criticism to employees and help them feel supported and part of the team
- Leadership skills
- Experience operating boats an asset
Interested parties should bring their resumes and references to Limberis Seafood Processing Ltd. during operating hours (9a.m.-4p.m. Mon-Fri), or email to kath@limberisseafood.com. Please review website to familiarize yourself with our company.
Job posting: Canadian Wildlife Federation







Job Posting: Port of Nanaimo
Below you will find examples of a wide range of employment opportunities associated with the Port of Nanaimo. The link below will take you to a few summer student and casual positions being offered.
Deep Bay Summer Student Jobs 2025 (x3)
The Deep Bay Marine Field Station needs three motivated students to share their marine science knowledge, experience and passion with the public this summer. Students enrolled in science programs in the Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, and Faculty of Education are encouraged to apply for this coveted summer job.
Deadline: Applications including a cover letter and resume will be accepted until midnight, March 31th, 2025.
Please send applications to marnie.branfireun@viu.ca. Please feel to email marnie.branfireun@viu.ca with any questions.
For more details on the requirements for this position please visit the VIU Experience hub (position 36866).
Employment Opportunities at Bamfield
Positions: Various
Company: Bamfield Marine Science Center and associated companies
Job Posting: Fisheries Technician
Position: Fisheries Technician
Company: Government of Alberta, Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas
Location: various in Alberta
Deadline to Apply: open until suitable candidate found.
Job Posting: At-Sea Observer or Fishery Guardian
Position: At-Sea Observer or Fishery Guardian
Company: Seawatch for the Canadian Government and DFO
Job Posting (1) Hatchery Maintenance Technician
Posted December 11, 2024
Company: Golden Eagle Sablefish
Position (full-time): Hatchery Maintenance Technician
Location: Salt Spring Island, BC

Students
Are you enrolled in Fall, Spring, and/or Summer courses but would also like a part-time or even a full time job? VIU's Experience Hub has on campus job opportunities and hundreds of external job postings.
Alumni and recent graduates
We are interested in hearing about your fisheries and aquaculture related experiences with our program, and current employers. If you are willing to provide testimonials, please get in touch!
Employer contacts
Please email Duane.Barker@viu.ca or Dan.Baker@viu.ca to post available employment opportunities with your company.
Check-out recent employer's webpages for potential jobs:
- Fish Welfare Initiative
- Golden Eagle Sablefish
- Nova Harvest
- Outershores Expeditions
- Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
- Northern Divine Aquafarms
- BC Conservation Foundation (BCCF)
- Vancouver Island Ferry Company (Hullo) - various positions
- Grieg Seafood Careers
- Mowi Seafood - Vacancies
- Ecofish Careers
- Biologica Environmental Services - Employment Opportunities
- Pacific Salmon Commission
- Pacific Salmon Foundation Careers
- Ocean Wise
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Streamkeepers Program Volunteers, Pacific Salmon Foundation
- Research Internships in Science, Engineering (RISE) - applications are being accepted until November 30, 2024.
- Vancouver Island University
- Government of Canada Job Postings
- British Columbia Conservation Foundation Postings
- Federal Student Work Experience Program
- Government of BC Job Postings
- World Aquaculture Society
- EnvironmentalScience.org - STEM Education and Career Resource
- WowJobs
- EcoCanada
- Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
- Aquaculture Recruitment
- Association of Zoos & Aquariums
- National Shellfisheries Association
- American Fisheries Society
- Earthworks Jobs
- Local Work
- The Career Centre
- Indeed
- Search keywords: fisheries or aquaculture - this website searches: Canadian Job Bank, Workopolis, Working.com, Monster, Vedior
- CareerJet
- Search keywords: fisheries or aquaculture) - this website searches, worldwide, North America and by individual countries
- Eluta
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