Sustainability Manager

~ High Liner Foods is proud to be the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. We are committed to protecting the environment through responsible business practices, innovative solutions and a promise to procure, produce and distribute seafood that is harvested or farm-raised in a sustainable manner. ~

We continuously seek out opportunities to facilitate sustainability improvements throughout our supply chain and in our manufacturing facilities.

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity? One with a progressive team of professionals in a growing company that believes sustainability is truly important.  

Position Overview 

High Liner Foods is seeking a Sustainability Manager to work closely with our Vice president of Quality Assurance, Sustainability, and Government Affairs to support this strategic initiative.

The position will be based out of our Portsmouth, NH office. The successful candidate will be required to travel from time to time; in the short term, domestic travel and in the long term, international travel. 

Responsibilities 

• Represents the company on sustainability initiatives, with NGO's, government agencies, trade associations, suppliers and customers, in support of Sales and Marketing;
• Assists with the management and tracking of Social and Environmental Compliance Programs;
• Works with our Sustainability Council and Operations/Engineering team to develop a plan to benchmark High Liner Foods' Carbon Footprint;
• Manages Source fishery and Aquaculture database and reporting needs;
• Assists in planning and arranging Council meetings, information meetings, seminars, and workshops; gathers and organizes materials; attends meetings and takes notes as required; obtains information from external sources on assigned projects; researches file documentation, follows up on phone and written information inquiries including customer surveys;
• Composes non-routine correspondence, as required; types from rough draft or general instructions a variety of material including reports, correspondence, agendas, permits and other documents using word processing equipment; formats large documents; may attend meetings (internal and public meetings) and take minutes or carries out assignments arising from meetings;
• Provides information and assistance as required on a variety of inquiries pertaining to departmental operations, procedures, and services;
• Works with HLF's Sustainability Partner (Sustainable Fisheries Partnership) and coordinates Corporate efforts, FIP's, AIP's (Fishery Improvement Projects, Aquaculture Improvement Projects);
• Monitors departmental budget and checks that expenditures have been allocated to appropriate accounts; investigates variances between budgeted and actual expenditures and takes corrective action or notifies superior of potential cost over runs; and
• Other duties as required. 

Qualifications  

Requirements: 

• University degree in Sustainability Management, Food or Marine Science, or Business Management; Seafood experience a plus;
• 3-5 years related experience in sustainability, seafood, or food manufacturing an asset;
• Leverages technology to achieve effective solutions;
• Effective communicator (both oral and written) responding to the needs of multiple audiences, especially our customers;
• Strong team player;
• Displays common sense and good judgment;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects;
• Takes the initiative and implements effective solutions with minimal supervision; and
• Able to work in both the United States and Canada and occasionally abroad. 

Addtional Information 

Sustainability Is Not an Option. It's the Answer! 

As the leading North American, value-added, frozen seafood company, High Liner Foods feels a profound responsibility to our oceans and our planet. It is critical for our future that we manage our fisheries responsibly. We have all heard about the challenges facing the health of our oceans and the decline of some fish stocks.

When it comes to seafood, sustainable fishing practices means the product you are buying has been caught in a manner that ensures the long-term viability of our environment and our oceans.

The vast majority of High Liner Foods' seafood is caught in the wild. Fishing sustainability for wild-caught seafood means it must be legally caught, secure from poaching and protected from overfishing. Furthermore, the fishing practices need to minimize damage to the habitat and non-target species.

The other source is farmed fish and seafood, also known as aquaculture. Farmed seafood is raised in a controlled environment. Aquaculture will play an increasingly important role in providing quality, sustainable products but it has to be done in a way that does not have a harmful impact on our environment.

Sustainable seafood farming encapsulates a number of key objectives: it must include habitat conservation, be free of antibiotic or chemical use, promote biodiversity, allow for the escape of exotic species and include a responsible feed-management system.

Since making our sustainability commitment in late 2010, High Liner has developed a comprehensive database to identify the sustainability status of all of our seafood. 

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email yoru resume and a cover letter. Be sure to indicate "Sustainability Manager." 

~ Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law. ~