Aquaculture Manager

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Aquaculture is a risky business. You don’t go into aquaculture for the money. You do it because you love it.  

Michael Mathews
Aquaculture Manager

In A Nutshell

I am responsible for overseeing the success of our fish-production operation. 

I analyze tanks of fish and use my knowledge of fish health and behavior to determine whether our team needs to change their management strategies. 

I plan big-picture projects to increase the growth of our fish and the productivity of our business.

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Potential Salary Range

$21.00 - 25.00 Hourly

Which provinces would this job be in?

British Columbia BC
British Columbia
New Brunswick NB
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador NL
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia NS
Nova Scotia
Nunavut NU
Nunavut
Northwest Territories NWT
Northwest Territories
Ontario ON
Ontario
Prince Edward Island PEI
Prince Edward Island
Quebec QC
Quebec

My time is spent in the office and on the floor of our facility. When I’m in the office, I’m usually planning or going over numbers and data. When I’m on the floor, I’m working with technicians and observing how our fish are doing. 

Workplace

Indoor / Outdoor

Job Requirements & Duties

  • Use data to update feeding regimes for fish and plan grading events to improve growth rates
  • Design new technologies and systems that work with a specific facility and group of fish
  • Oversee examinations of tanks to identify disease or parasites and decide on medical treatments to control infection
  • Use technology to monitor the environment and maintain ideal conditions
  • Manage and train aquaculture and fish hatchery support workers and supervise technicians
  • Maintain financial records and establish market strategies and quality control methods  

Education & Training

  • A college diploma in aquaculture or a related field, or several years of experience in fishing or aquaculture operations, are usually required.
  • I took the Environmental Applied Science Technology program at Holland College. I was initially hired as an Aquaculture Technician at Halibut PEI. After gaining a few years experience in that role, I was promoted to Nursery and Grow Out Supervisor.
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Job Outlook

    While aquaculture is a growing field, competition for management positions may be tough. Having experience in fish biology or as a technician may help set potential future employees apart.  

Related School Subjects

Science
Ed. Prof. et Tech.
Career Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Fish Sustainable Marine

Important Skills

Decision Making

Technicians often come to me after noticing a change in fish behavior or eating habits. I have to quickly make a decision on whether testing is required or other actions needing to be taken to fix the problem.

Planning

A big part of my job is scheduling tasks and managing time efficiently. It's important to stay organized so operations run smoothly.

Coaching & Mentoring

Technology can be intimidating for a lot of people. I need to be able to provide technical support and mentorship to clients in a way that they feel confident with the new products being introduced.   

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Adaptability

Aquaculture is a pretty new industry, and we’re constantly learning from our mistakes. Being a manager, you have to be resilient enough to not let these mistakes get you down. 

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Problem Solving
Continuous Learning
Helps Others
Working with Animals