Fisheries and Commercial Manager, Canada West

Marine Stewardship Council

Marine Stewardship Council

Colombia
Posted 6+ months ago

The Vacancy

Would you like to work for a global nonprofit organisation committed to the preservation of the oceans? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

The MSC Canada team is currently seeking a Fisheries and Commercial Manager to join our team.

Successful fisheries and commercial outreach lies at the core of the MSC program and plays a crucial role in driving participation. In this position, you will be responsible for promoting MSC certification and establishing connections with fisheries, retailers, and seafood businesses. Your goal will be to encourage sustainability and certification, ultimately safeguarding our oceans.

To excel in this role, besides sharing our enthusiasm for our oceans, our ideal candidate will possess the following key skills and experience

  • A relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in fisheries, marine biology, commerce, or a related field
  • Some experience working in or with the fishing sector, retail sector, or an environmental organization.
  • Knowledge of the seafood industry, with a strong preference for candidates who have existing contacts and networks in the field
  • Excellent and effective communication and collaboration skills

If this has inspired you, please apply here!

We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re an international organisation and all our employees demonstrate a level of cultural awareness, and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.

The MSC is committed to flexible working. The preferred location for this position is Vancouver or Victoria and the ideal candidate will be working remotely from a home office.