True North Salmon, a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program, has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Wharf Crew with our Harvest Team based out of Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community. 

The Role

Reporting to the Harvest Manager, the duties of this job require the supervision and use of harvest vessel equipment and an understanding of proper fish handling to successfully offload fish from the vessel to the tanker trucks without compromising quality.

Wharf crew lead hand is also responsible for supervising minor maintenance, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of harvest equipment as required.

This is a hands-on position and requires working with and supervising all aspects of the offloading operation.

This is a week on/week off position; work schedule may vary depending on the arrival of the Harvest Vessel

A successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Must hold, or be willing to obtain, confined space training upon hire
• A willingness to work flexible hours is a requirement of this position
• Must hold or be willing to obtain forklift certification

Preference will be given to applicants with supervisory experience. Wharf crew experience and basic mechanical ability would be considered an asset.

*As per company policy, a clear result of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Cooke offers full-time year round employment, competitive rates and a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental as well as a company matched pension.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple – we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic.  We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.