Plant Coordinator                                     (Tofino, Vancouver Island)

Cermaq Canada Processing is seeking to fill the role of a permanent full-time Plant Coordinator to join our team at our Processing Plant in Tofino, British Columbia, reporting directly to the Plant Supervisor. As the Plant Coordinator you will provide support services related to the distribution of labour and products. Additionally, you will assist the processing team in adhering to internal and regulatory standards of health, safety, and quality assurance.

Cermaq is a world leading salmon farming company. We have a team of more than 3500 employees across Chile, Canada and Norway. A team committed and proud to grow superior seafood for a global market. At Cermaq, you become part of a meaningful, developing, and diverse workplace. We offer a wide range of job opportunities where you will be able to grow and learn and grow in a rapidly developing industry. We support our employees’ personal development and make it possible for you to realize new ideas and initiatives. Our culture is informal and committed.

Responsibilities

• Know all processing positions within the facility and provide knowledge, guidance, and mentorship to Lead Hands and Technicians. Possess a solid understanding of processing capacities and process flow.


• Effectively communicate expectations to your team and seek to coordinate the maximum productivity and efficiency of your team.


• Be the first point of contact for employees’ concerns and escalate urgent or important concerns to Plant Supervision and Management.  


• Provide constructive feedback in new worker evaluations, Technician promotion evaluations, and other performance management.


• Ensure compliance with Cermaq Canada Processing’s (CCP’s) Occupational Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Programs, Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (WI’s) in all processing areas along with all other company policies and procedures.


• Provide Logistics support to ensure efficient shipping of products.


• Provide support to our Quality Assurance personnel.


• Compile plant timesheet and payroll records.

Knowledge and Skill

• 3 years’ experience Leading, Supervising, or Managing Teams.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.


• Prior experience working in a food production facility.


• Proven interpersonal and communications skills that drives results.


• Experience in Logistics controls.

Special requirements

• Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and a criminal record check.


• Only applicants who are legally allowed to work in Canada at the time of application will be considered.

Your Reward:

• Upon hire, you are eligible for company benefits, which include extended health, dental, and vision care, AD&D insurance, life and dependent insurance, and long-term disability insurance. A company matching RRSP is available after the 3-month probation period is completed.


• A starting hourly pay of $28.00 plus a daily bonus dependent on production speeds and attendance targets.

This position is based out of the Processing Plant in Tofino, British Columbia. Typical shifts would be Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, daily overtime may be required. Camp housing may be provided for candidates coming from outside of the Pacific Rim area.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity please visit our careers page at Cermaq Canada Careers or apply via Indeed before October 7, 2024. You are only a click away from feeding the world. Be a part of the solution, join the Cermaq team.

Cermaq Canada is an equal opportunities employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination.

Cermaq Canada has a progressive view of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Although wholly committed to hire the best candidate available, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples for this role.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.