Manager of Fisheries Research in PEI

Join the Department of Fisheries, Rural Development, and Tourism in Montague, PEI, as the Manager of Marine Fisheries. This position merges research leadership with strategic marine resource management.

In this permanent, full-time role, you will lead vital research initiatives concerning PEI’s lobster fishery, ensuring environmental and commercial fishery needs are met. You will provide direction to your team and work collaboratively with various stakeholders across the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive biological and ecological research on lobster populations

• Coordinate staff and manage project timelines

• Engage in the creation of funding application proposals

• Attend scientific meetings on marine species management

• Supervise the Marine Mammal Disposal Services

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology required

• Significant supervisory experience in research settings

• Knowledge of the PEI lobster fishery

• Strong skills in data analysis and report writing

• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation

Champion marine conservation and achieve strategic goals for the fisheries sector in PEI.