The Association of Seafood Producers is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Manager of Collective Bargaining. This is a temporary maternity leave backfill position.
Company: Association of Seafood Producers Inc.
Location: St. John’s, NL
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term
About Us: The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) is a not-for-profit industry trade association representing seafood producers in Newfoundland and Labrador. ASP is a unified voice that works for the betterment of the industry in the areas of public policy, sustainability, fisheries management, and innovation and promotion of the NL seafood industry, both provincially and globally.
Job Overview
The Manager of Collective Bargaining (Maternity Leave) acts as the primary negotiator and representative for fish processing companies in the province. This role involves navigating the Fisheries Industry Collective Bargaining Act (FICBA) and the Master Collective Agreement between the Association and the Fish Food and Allied Worker-Unifor Union (FFAW) to negotiate raw material prices and conditions of sale with the FFAW, the union representing fish harvesters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiation and Bargaining: Leading negotiations with fish harvesters/unions on price and conditions of sale for various fish species (e.g., crab, lobster) to reach collective agreements.
- Arbitration and Panel Representation: Representing processors before the Standing Fish Price-Setting Panel, including presenting evidence, submitting final offers, and engaging in arbitration when negotiations deadlock.
- Market Analysis and Intelligence: Analyzing international import and export market data, currency trends, and production yields to justify, determine, and set competitive prices.
- Legislative Compliance: Ensuring all collective bargaining processes adhere strictly to the Fisheries Industry Collective Bargaining Act and related regulations.
- Advocacy and Member Relations: Advocating on behalf of member-producers to government bodies on issues relating to resource access, labour relations, and economic policy.
- Fisheries Science and Sustainability: Analyzes scientific data on fish stocks to provide input on behalf of member-producers on proposed regulations, quotas, and management plans, advocating for polices that support ecological sustainability and industry stability. Overseeing certification, compliance and improvement programs such as Fishery Improvement projects and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Qualifications:
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the seafood harvesting and processing sector, and global supply chains, specifically related to Newfoundland and Labrador seafood.
- Experience: Previous experience in industrial relations, collective bargaining, or a related role within the fishing industry.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to work with complex economic data, price-setting formulas, and international market reports and proficiency in statistical and econometric database software (advanced Excel, Expana, etc.)
- Communication and Legal Acumen: Strong communication skills for negotiating and interpreting legislative acts, report writing and oral presentation.
- Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related discipline.
Salary to commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected] with the subject line "Manager of Collective Bargaining - [Your Name]".
ASP is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 3, 2026
Work Location: In person
