80022

Managers in aquaculture

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural resources & agriculture

8 › 80 › 800 › 8002

Definition

Managers in aquaculture manage operations of facilities which cultivate and harvest fish, shellfish or marine plants for replenishment of wildlife stocks or for commercial sale. They are employed by public or private fish hatcheries and commercial aquatic farms, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Manage the overall operation of a fish hatchery, fish farm or other aquatic farm
Identify requirements of the species and select and oversee preparation of site for species cultivation
Co-ordinate selection and maintenance of brood stock
Determine food requirements and structure feeding regimes
Monitor environment and maintain optimum conditions
Conduct and supervise stock examination to identify disease or parasites, and apply prescribed medicinal substances to control and prevent infection
Operate and maintain cultivating and harvesting equipment
Collect and record growth and production data
Manage and train aquaculture and fish hatchery support workers and supervise technicians and technologists
Maintain financial records and establish market strategies, inventory and quality control methods
May scuba dive to inspect sea farm operations
May design and construct pens, floating stations and collector strings or fences for sea farms.

Example job titles

•aquaculture manager
•aquaculture operator
•fish farm operator
•fish farmer
•fish hatchery manager
•fish hatchery operator
•fish hatchery supervisor
•mussel grower

Overview

NOC 80022 designates managers in aquaculture. Professionals in this group manage the operations of facilities that cultivate fish, shellfish, or aquatic plants. Their primary responsibilities include planning and directing aquaculture operations, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, hiring and supervising staff, and overseeing the breeding, harvesting, and marketing of aquatic products. They may be employed by public or private aquaculture operations, or they may be self-employed.

To qualify for immigration pathways such as Express Entry under NOC 80022, candidates typically require extensive experience in the aquaculture industry, often starting in a supervisory or technical role. A university degree or college diploma in marine biology, aquaculture, agriculture, or a related field may be required by some employers. Proven management experience and a strong understanding of environmental standards and marine regulations are highly valued.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.