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Nursery Manager - CanadaHatcheryfm • Area A (Bamfield), BC, CA
Nursery Manager - Canada

Nursery Manager - Canada

Hatcheryfm • Area A (Bamfield), BC, CA
29 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

est Coast Kelp Ltd. is looking for a nursery manager to join its Bamfield-based nursery, which supplies kelp seed for farmers, Indigenous-led restoration projects, and applied research initiatives across coastal British Columbia.

November 19, 2025

West Coast Kelp Ltd. is looking for a nursery manager to join its Bamfield-based nursery, which supplies kelp seed for farmers, Indigenous-led restoration projects, and applied research initiatives across coastal British Columbia.

The candidate :

  • Excited and capable of thriving in a mission-driven start-up environment and growing with West Coast Kelp as we expand our operations.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated to constant improvement.
  • A vetted, hardworking critical thinker who confidently tackles large projects.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and know how to hustle to achieve big goals.
  • Excited to help build systems and processes for a growing company.
  • Interested in blending biology, engineering, and sustainability.
  • ious, resilient, and adaptable — comfortable working independently in a remote, close-knit environment.
  • A natural leader who enjoys teaching and empowering others to take ownership of their work.

Responsibilities :

Reporting to and collaborating with the President of West Coast Kelp, the nursery manager will :

  • Oversee and manage all kelp cultivation and production schedules at the WCK nursery.
  • Lead applied R&D to improve propagule quality, cultivation methods, and enhance production efficiency.
  • Refine existing and create new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Develop and implement nursery data-management systems for evidence-based decision-making.
  • Train and supervise seasonal or part-time nursery staff, ensuring work meets WCK’s quality standards.
  • Collaborate with project partners to align nursery output with project needs.
  • Identify and apply for grant funding and other financial resources to support nursery operations, restoration projects, research initiatives, and organizational growth.

    • Requirements :

  • More than three years of experience in seaweed, aquaculture, or related biological production systems.
  • More than three years of experience designing and conducting successful applied R&D projects.
  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting life-support systems (pumps, chillers, lighting, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and record-keeping skills to support data-driven improvements.
  • Experience contributing to or managing research or funding proposals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A track record of meeting or exceeding goals and delivering consistent high-quality results.
  • A proactive mindset that thrives in a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and innovation are daily tasks.
  • A desire to work in a performance-driven environment where KPIs are measured and celebrated.

    • Submit your resume and cover letter to tom@westcoastkelp.ca with “Nursery Manager Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

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