Career Opportunities
Feed the World: The wild fisheries are in crisis yet the demand for seafood soars due to global population growth. The opportunity exists for our skilled graduates to lead sustainable aquaculture development in the 21st century.
Conservation:Past industrial and agricultural practices have wreaked havoc on aquatic ecosystems. Our students gain the knowledge and skills needed for careers in environmental science, conservation and habitat restoration.
Research:Our final year B.Sc. research project and Masters program is a gateway to a career in scientific research making exciting new discoveries that benefit society by balancing economic development with the conservation of our natural environment.
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Mainstream Canada
Mainstream Canada, Inc. is one of the leading producers of Atlantic Salmon in Canada. Its mother company, CERMAC, is among the world leaders in Atlantic salmon production. In spring, 2008, Mainstream visited the NSAC Aquaculture Centre and met with the students. The company proceeded to hire students to work during the summer on marine and freshwater sites. NSAC students have filled highly-valued positions in the company each summer since 2008. In 2010, three students were hired to full-time, permanent position in the company following graduation from NSAC.
Novartis Animal Health, Inc.
Novartis Aquatic Health Division is a leader in the development, manufacturing, sales and service of Atlantic salmon vaccines. Part of this division included a vaccine-testing facility in Victoria, PEI. Novartis has been employing NSAC graduates for many, many years and today employs NSAC aquaculture graduates both ad wet-lab technicians and as regional technical representatives.
Dept. Fishery and Oceans - Fishery Officer Trainee program
Employment in federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, including careers as a Fishery Office, exists across Canada. Salaries range depending on position and classification, generally from $40-80k per annum. Currently there are three NSAC graduates working as Fishery Officers in Atlantic Canada.
NSAC Alumni: Do you want your company profiled here? Tell us your story. Submit your information to Paul at pmacisaac@nsac.ca
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